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Russian Nationalism and Xenophobia in October 2023

The following is our monthly review of instances of xenophobia and radical nationalism, along with any government countermeasures, for October 2023.

Russian Nationalism and Xenophobia in September 2023

The following is our monthly review of instances of xenophobia and radical nationalism, along with any government countermeasures, for September 2023.

Attacks on Women Wearing Hijabs and Niqabs in Moscow and the Moscow Region

In late August and early September 2023, at least three girls wearing Muslim headscarves were attacked in Moscow and the Moscow region.

Russian Nationalism and Xenophobia in August 2023

The following is our monthly review of instances of xenophobia and radical nationalism, along with any government countermeasures, for August 2023.

Russian Nationalism and Xenophobia in July 2023

The following is our monthly review of instances of xenophobia and radical nationalism, along with any government countermeasures, for July 2023.

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.
Address and Recommendations at the Plenary Session III “Tolerance and Non-Discrimination I”

SOVA Center took part in the OSCE conference "ODIHR: three decades and ready for the future" in Warsaw on October 2023. See the SOVA's statement made for the session “Tolerance and Non-Discrimination I”.

The State is Trying to Restore Control Over the “Ultrapatriotic” Camp

Aleхander Verkhovsky explains how the Russian ultraright is faring amid the war, how government policy is changing toward them and also what problems the government’s anti-Ukraine propaganda is running into.

The original interview in Russian was made by Maria Litvinova and published in Republic. A shortened version with some changes has been approved by the author and republished in RussiaPost with Republic's permission.

Address and Recommendations at the OSCE human rights conference 2022 - Session "Tolerance and Non-Discrimination I"
SOVA Center took part in the OSCE human rights conference in Warsaw on September 26 - October 7, 2022. See the SOVA's written statement for the session "Tolerance and Non-Discrimination I".
SOVA Center's statement for the session on addressing all forms of intolerance and discrimination and building equal and inclusive societies at the ODIHR 30th anniversary conference
SOVA Center took part in the OSCE conference "ODIHR: three decades and ready for the future" in Warsaw on October 14-15, 2021.
Video: Seminar "Prevention of Right-Wing Radical and Religiously Motivated Violent Extremism. In Search of a Positive Experience"
On June 3, 2021, SOVA Center and the Conflict Analysis and Prevention Center held a seminar “Prevention of Right-Wing Radical and Religiously Motivated Violent Extremism. In Search of a Positive Experience.” See the full video of the seminar.