We don’t need this religious cosmopolitanism. It’s no good.

Meaning of the quote

The quote suggests that the speaker, a Russian politician named Vladimir Zhirinovsky, does not believe that having a diverse range of religions and cultures is a positive thing. He seems to think that this "religious cosmopolitanism" is not useful or beneficial. In other words, he prefers a more homogeneous society rather than one with a mix of different religious and cultural influences.

About Vladimir Zhirinovsky

Vladimir Zhirinovsky was a Russian right-wing populist politician and the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia. He was known for his controversial statements and staunch advocacy for Russian military action against NATO. Zhirinovsky was a member of the State Duma and ran in every Russian presidential election except 2004 until his death in 2022.

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I mean, in general, the danger is from Oriental faiths and Islam.

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Russian politician (1946-2022)

Military police is very timely for our army.

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If Russia rises, it means that the USA falls down.

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We don’t need this religious cosmopolitanism. It’s no good.

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I’m against the capturing of Eastern Orthodox temples.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky

Russian politician (1946-2022)

The only thing I oppose is persecuting of Eastern Orthodox priests and temples.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky

Russian politician (1946-2022)

We’ll limit in all ways the work of religious faiths which are foreign to us.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky

Russian politician (1946-2022)

Russia is an Eastern Orthodox country.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky

Russian politician (1946-2022)

We’ll surely stop the work of all western Christian and eastern religions, and also Islam.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky

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The civilized world needs to think about a decision when single politicians are not allowed to stay in power.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky

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I didn’t sign any contracts, and I didn’t see any oil.

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Russian politician (1946-2022)

And, for instance, Baptists, Adventists, Lutherans, Pentecostals – let them exist on line with others.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky

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We must force the government to stop the bird migration. We must shoot all birds, field all our men and troops… and force migratory birds to stay where they are.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky

Russian politician (1946-2022)

Europe has united, China is growing speedily and Russia possesses immense power in terms of fuel resources. The US administration cannot do anything about it.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky

Russian politician (1946-2022)

I’ve never signed any contract and never received a cent from Iraq.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky

Russian politician (1946-2022)

Americans try to talk about positive family values, although the actual state of things is disastrous.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky

Russian politician (1946-2022)

A mother-in-law is better than a single and childless political persona, though.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky

Russian politician (1946-2022)

The USA experiences the crisis of ideological and moral values.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky

Russian politician (1946-2022)

I believe in full freedom for Christians of all denominations.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky

Russian politician (1946-2022)

There is no problem with the opening of new houses of prayer for Lutherans and Pentecostals.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky

Russian politician (1946-2022)

Let Catholics build their own churches and works.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky

Russian politician (1946-2022)

The matter of international relations is very subtle and exquisite.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky

Russian politician (1946-2022)

The true reason of Ms. Rice’s attack against Russia is very simple. Condoleezza Rice is a very cruel, offended woman who lacks men’s attention.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky

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