- By the Imperial census of 1897.
| Religion | Number | percentage (%) | males | females |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Orthodox | 1 903 264 | 90.05 | ||
| Judaism | 101 088 | 4.78 | ||
| Lutherans | 39 530 | 1.87 | ||
| Roman Catholics | 32 154 | 1.52 | ||
| Menonites | 23 922 | 1.13 | ||
| Other | 13 716 | 0.65 |
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