In the monthly ranking of Russian public figures the Agency of Political and Economic Communications prepares, Patriarch Kirill has seen his rating fall to the lowest level ever. Last month, he ranked 34th among Russian leaders, down from 20th a year ago, and well below the top ten in which he stood in the first years of his patriarchy.
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Paul Goble: Patriarch Kirill’s ranking with the Russian public falls to lowest level ever
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill applauds a speech during the Moscow City Day celebrations at Zaryadye Park in Moscow on Sept. 5, 2020.
