Orthodoxy in Manchuria in the second half of the 40s of the XX-th century
The article characterizes the history of Orthodoxy in the Northern China in the second half of the 40s of the XX-th century. The analysis of the available scientific and popular publications on the raised issue is made. Based on archival data the directions of the Orthodox Church activities are highlighted, the general characteristics on wealth, a number of priests and existing buildings for religious services are given. The conclusion of the duality in the development of Orthodoxy in northern China is drawn: the presence of some activity on its popularization, and minor amounts of missionary work and economic activity.