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The New Generation of the Far-Right and Their Victims. Hate Crimes and Counteraction to Them in Russia in 2023
This is an analytic review focused on the phenomenon, known as hate crimes – that is, on ordinary criminal offenses committed on the grounds of ethnic, religious or other similar enmity or prejudice.
Should We Expect a Rapprochement Between Liberals and Nationalists?
See Alexander Verkhovsky's piece published by Russia.Post. The author takes a look at attempts by liberals to build bridges with Russian nationalists in 2022–2023.

Russian Nationalists’ Movement Against the Backdrop of War in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine has changed Russian society in many ways. One of the most anticipated areas of these changes is related to nationalism, and these changes are certainly taking place. This article will discuss only those changes that directly relate to the Russian nationalists’ movement, that is, a wide and extremely heterogeneous set of politically active people who define themselves mainly as nationalists.

How the regime carries on the fight against Russian nationalists amid the war in Ukraine
Natalia Yudina describes how law enforcement’s approach to dealing with the ultra-right in Russia is evolving, even as one of the goals of the “special military operation” was “denazification.”
Attack on Organizations: Anti-extremism law enforcement in Russia in 2022 with regard to countering public statements and organized activity, including countering radical nationalism
This report by Natalia Yudina is an analytic review of the anti-extremism law enforcement in Russia in 2022 with regard to countering public statements and organized activity, including countering radical nationalism.
The Old and the New Names in the Reports. Hate Crimes and Counteraction to Them in Russia in 2022
This is an analytic review focused on the phenomenon, known as hate crimes – that is, on ordinary criminal offenses committed on the grounds of ethnic, religious or other similar enmity or prejudice.
Commentary on the Growing Number of Convictions under Articles on Incitement to Terrorism and Extremism by SOVA Center
Prosecutorial bias and opacity are the main shortcomings of the legal process under Articles 280 and 205.2 of the Criminal Code.
The Russian far right and the second Ukrainian campaign
Russian nationalist organizations generally supported the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Some, though not many, joined the military campaign, while others took part in passionate discussions, often critical of the government’s actions. By the end of spring, Vera Alperovich writes, far-right organizations began to lose interest.
Protecting Oneself: The State against the Incitement of Hatred and the Political Participation of Nationalists in Russia in 2021
This report by Natalia Yudina is an analytic review of the state's efforts to counter incitement of hatred and political activities of Russian nationalists. It presents the results of SOVA Center's monitoring carried out 2021.
The State Has Taken up Racist Violence Again: Hate Crimes and Counteraction to Them in Russia in 2021
This is an analytic review focused on the phenomenon, known as hate crimes – that is, on ordinary criminal offenses committed on the grounds of ethnic, religious or other similar enmity or prejudice.