Feofan

Feofan is the current Orthodox Metropolitan of Kazan and Tatarstan, known for his aggressive stance on promoting Orthodox Christianity in a predominantly Muslim region. Appointed to replace Anastasiy, he has taken a hardline approach to religious governance, emphasizing the Russian Orthodox Church's dominance and attempting to suppress the growing influence of Islam. His leadership reflects the broader efforts of the Kremlin to enforce a singular Russian identity amid the diverse cultural landscape of Tatarstan.