The statement “We Russians – God is with us” is used not so much as a self-satisfied declaration of divine support, but rather as a reminder of the people's highest responsibility to live in accordance with divine commandments.

God with Us: A Call to Spiritual Responsibility

The statement “We Russians – God is with us” is used not so much as a self-satisfied declaration of divine support, but rather as a reminder of the people's highest responsibility to live in accordance with divine commandments.

For example, an excerpt from file link txt (page 60) states:"God is with us – do we, Russian people, remember this?

Do we understand that this is not a reason for pride and arrogance, but a great gift for which Russia must answer on the Last Day at Christ’s Final Judgment? God is with us – when we fight the evil within ourselves and in the world, when we struggle without hatred and rebellion, humbly and without hypocrisy. But do we do so?"

This excerpt emphasizes that the presence of God among the Russian people is not an unconditional privilege, but a requirement for constant spiritual labor, inner purity, and the fight against sin. It is both a blessing and a solemn duty to be accountable to God for one’s life and actions.

Regarding the question of whether other peoples also enjoy such divine support, it is noted that some expressions point to a broader unity among all truly believing. For example, one text (from file link txt) states:

"Not only Russians truly believe in Christ; there are also Orthodox Christians among other nations. ... All Orthodox people make up one Orthodox Church."

This passage shows that, from the perspective of Orthodox doctrine, true faith unites representatives of various peoples into one religious community. Nevertheless, the slogan “We Russians – God is with us!” has historically acquired a unique national significance, linking itself with the destiny and self-identification of the Russian people. Thus, although divine support is available to all believers, the call “God is with us” is a specifically Russian expression that emphasizes the unique spiritual mission and responsibility of this nation.

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"God is with us – do we, Russian people, remember this? Do we understand that this is not a reason for pride and arrogance, but a great gift for which Russia must answer on the Last Day at Christ’s Final Judgment? ..." (source: link txt, page: 60)
"Not only Russians truly believe in Christ; there are also Orthodox Christians among other nations. ... All Orthodox people make up one Orthodox Church." (source: link txt)