The <i>Mystified Unknown</i>—Sacralizing Influence in Soviet Science, Religion, and Ideology

This article investigates a distinctive discursive space within Soviet society where scientific inquiry and mystical thought coexisted, despite the state’s official commitment to atheism. Referred to as the <i>mystified unknown</i>, this space provides a framework for understanding the p...

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Published in:	Religions
Main Author:	Maria Roginska
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Subjects:	Soviet scientific mysticism esotericism imaginary Soviet psychology influence totalitarianism
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/16/5/637

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