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What are some of the most ridiculous myths about the former Soviet Union?
Fascinating! I've also heard that the Soviet Union was an atheist country and that religion was completely forbidden. Is that true?
While the Soviet Union was officially an atheist country and did persecute religious groups, it is a myth that religion was completely forbidden. In reality, many people continued to practice their religion secretly or semi-publicly, and churches did continue to exist.