The modern monks of Buryatia

In its Close Up series, RT is taking you to the Republic of Buryatia in Siberia, where religions and cultures flow together, making a rich mix. It is in Buryatia that the heart of Russian Buddhism beats. Buryat Buddhists have cherished most rituals which came here from Tibet more than four hundred years ago. But if you imagine Lamas living in Siberian wilderness as outcasts there is a surprise for you. Despite cherishing traditions, the monks here go hand-in-hand with modern tendencies. Some of them even stay football fans:
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