The Russian Orthodox Church has stated that it is inappropriate for Russians to laugh and enjoy life because for them, sorrow is joy and bliss.
"Our mentality is different; we even look sorrowful. The thing is, our ancestors understood very well where their joy and happiness lay, and where the meaning of life lay - up in heaven, not here on earth. Here on earth, we have only sorrow," Pitirim, Bishop Skopinsky, said.
One more justification of war for them.