The Russian Orthodox Church as an Integral Part of the Civil Society

The article examines the issues of strengthening spirituality in Russian society. The social function of the Russian Orthodox Church is to support a moral person. Its role is also seen in the preservation and development of traditional Russian spiritual and moral values. The author justifies the importance of interaction between religious denominations, clergy and public authorities in the spiritual education of people, the development and approval of constitutional and legal moral imperatives of the society and the state.