Publications

"The article discusses factors which determine cross-cultural differences in the strength of relationship between religiosity and its consequences in the sphere of norms and values. Analysis is based on the data of European Values Study (2008). The role of primary religious socialization as an important characteristic of social environment, which determines the nature of this relationship, is examined. The thesis of the importance of religious congruence phenomenon is substantiated."

"The article discusses the bases for the Orthodox parish community concept construction and operationalization, and analyzes the factors contributing to community development. This article is based on the results of the “Russian Orthodox Church social work organization at Moscow parishes” study completed by the “Sociology of Religion” research project team at St.Tikhon’s Orthodox University. The study includes a quantitative survey of priors, priests, parishioners, and social workers of Moscow parishes. Parish size and location, as well as the clergy characteristics and leadership style are emphasized as the main factors contributing to the opportunities of building a “strong” parish community."

"In the second part of the XX century in Germany increased interest in empirical research of Protestantism. In this field works sociologists and theologians. From 1972 till 2002 took place 4 survey on membership in German Evangelical Church (EKD). Surveys were organized by EKD and based on modern sociological theories. In this working paper we will discuss the history of surveys. We will separately consider research scheme of fourth survey and it’s questionnaire."