MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Russian Orthodox Church has come under heavy criticism on the Internet this week over a 2014 wall calendar published by a revered monastery's printing house that features portraits of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin.
The black-and-white calendar, titled "Stalin" and costing 200 roubles (3.64 pounds), is advertised as "a great gift for veterans and history fans". Historian Mikhail Babkin brought it to public attention on his blog on January7.
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