Interesting comments on an interesting topic...

Particularly in Europe, it is a massive problem what to do with all old churches that few people visit, that are very expensive to keep running.
In Sweden it's done off taxes but more and more people are beginning to object to that. In the UK, the churches are simply locked up, or used as meeting rooms, concerts or even, in some cases for new flats - I.e. people live in them. The Church of England, simply sells the buildings to whoever wants to buy them.

Meanwhile in Russia new churches are being built. It really boggles belief.
As a Christian I think it's great though!

Interesting comments on who goes to church in Russia, and why. And on the stories about people keeping their faith during the Soviet years - somebody shared a very touching story about that here, getting baptized in a lake in the forest. That's really the real deal! Inspiring.