In short, there are different clubs, some of them are branches of Western clubs, some of them are independent.
But this one is the leading Russian club based in Moscow, and yes, it is tied to the Orthodox church, the patriotic movement and personally with Putin.
Details are here if you are really interested :) lenta. ru/articles/2013/08/23/bike/
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Re: Я был ужасен, а теперь я прекрасен
Date: 2013-08-24 09:59 pm (UTC)But this one is the leading Russian club based in Moscow, and yes, it is tied to the Orthodox church, the patriotic movement and personally with Putin.
Details are here if you are really interested :)
lenta. ru/articles/2013/08/23/bike/