Does the equality of religious associations before the law allow the existence of traditional religions?

The article deals with the problems of law enforcement practice of the realization of the constitutional principle of equality of religious associations before the law. The author shows that this principle does not mean de facto equality of the rights of religious associations, as evidenced by the practice in the legal field of granting the state privileges to religions belonging to those «constituting an integral part of the historical heritage of the peoples of Russia». The author argues the necessity of introducing the concepts of traditional religions of Russia into the Russian legislation.