The Russian Slavs traditionally practiced a form of paganism known as Slavic paganism or Rodnovery. This belief system included the veneration of various gods and spirits linked to nature, agriculture, and ancestral worship. Some of the key deities worshipped by Russian Slavs included Perun (the god of thunder and lightning), Svarog (the god of the sky and the sun), and Mokosh (the goddess of fertility and household). The rituals and practices of Slavic paganism varied among different regions and tribes, but generally involved offerings, prayers, and ceremonies to honor and seek favor from the gods. However, with the arrival of Christianity in Russia, which gradually became the dominant religion, the practice of Slavic paganism declined.
