When "custodians" throw church property in the dumpster December 27, 2025 ČISTKA Before we talk about the dumpster, let's talk about the word in the title. Čistka  (from Russian "чистка") means a sweeping, systematic purge of people from institutions—military, police, political parties, churches—with the primary goal of aligning the organization with the ruling power's interests and eliminating potential threats. The methods range from transfers and dismissals to arrests and