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Leskov's later works contained satirical treatments of what institution?

  • The Russian Orthodox Church

  • The Russian Government

  • The Russian Education system

  • The Russian Army

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Leskov's later works contained satirical treatments of the Russian Orthodox Church. The author was a devout Christian and believed in the power of faith, but he also saw the church as a corrupt and hypocritical institution. In his writings, he often criticized the church's hierarchy, its emphasis on material wealth, and its failure to live up to its own ideals.
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