Freedom of religion is a clear difference between communism and democracy. Explain the historical effects of religious beliefs in communist societies such as Russia.

The communist regimes in these states barred people from practicing their faiths and because of this, even today, these regions, specially the territories belonged to the Soviet Union such as Russia, Bolo Russia, Ukraine, Central Asian nations and eastern european states are mostly irreligious.

a majority of people in these areas are not heavily influenced by religious teachings.

Explanation:

a stronger central government  

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