Tikhon Shevkunov
Tikhon Shevkunov, known as Metropolitan Tikhon, is a prominent Russian Orthodox bishop, currently serving as the Metropolitan of Simferopol and Crimea. Born in 1963, he has held various influential positions within the Russian Orthodox Church, including being the abbot of the Sretensky Monastery in Moscow for many years. Tikhon is often associated with the Kremlin and has been referred to as a spiritual advisor to President Vladimir Putin, although both the Kremlin and Tikhon himself have downplayed this connection. He has been recognized for his efforts in religious and cultural projects, including the restoration of historical sites in Crimea. Tikhon was recently in the news after the FSB thwarted an assassination plot against him, allegedly orchestrated by Ukrainian military intelligence.
Born on Jan 01, 1956 (69 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | 4 | 5.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 5,319 | $68,000 | 88$ |
| Russia | 3 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 97,149 | $1,500,000 | 1,011$ |
| Totals | 7 | 148,209,347 | 102,468 | $1,568,000 | 1,099$ |
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Croatia:
Tikhon Shevkunov is described as 'Putin's confessor' and was allegedly targeted in a murder conspiracy.
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Croatia:
Tikhon Shevkunov is known as 'Putin's confessor' and was allegedly targeted in a conspiracy.
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Croatia:
Tikhon Shevkunov is described as 'Putin's confessor' and has been publicly known to Putin since the late 1990s.
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Croatia:
Tikhon Shevkunov is described as 'Putin's confessor' and was allegedly targeted in an assassination plot.
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Russia:
Metropolitan Tikhon is involved in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and is referred to as a spiritual leader close to President Putin.
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Russia:
Metropolitan Tikhon is known as a spiritual advisor to Putin and has been involved in various state projects.
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Russia:
Tikhon Shevkunov is the Metropolitan of Simferopol and Crimea who was targeted in a thwarted terrorist attack.
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