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Russian Nationalism and Xenophobia in January 2024
А monthly review of instances of xenophobia and radical nationalism
Russian Nationalism and Xenophobia in March
А monthly review of instances of xenophobia and radical nationalism
Crocus City Hall after the attack/ Photo: Ministry of Emergency Situations
Russian Nationalism and Xenophobia in February
А monthly review of instances of xenophobia and radical nationalism
Russian Nationalism and Xenophobia: December 2023
Preliminary Results of the Year
Russian Nationalism and Xenophobia in November
А monthly review of instances of xenophobia and radical nationalism
Sentence Given for Murders of Markelov and Baburova
On May 6, 2011, the Moscow City Court sentenced neo-Nazi Nikita Tikhonov to life in prison for the January 2009 murders of attorney Stanislav Markelov and Novaya Gazeta journalist Anastasia Baburova. Tikhonov’s common-law wife Evgenia Khasis, who acted as a lookout, was sentenced to 18 years in a penal colony for her role in the killing.
Racism and Xenophobia Update for April 2011
In April 2011, at least 19 people were victims of racist and neo-Nazi attacks. Among them, one was killed (a Central Asian in Moscow), and three received serious death threats.
Armed, Drunken Local Official Storms Private Jehovah’s Witnesses Meeting
On April 17, 2011, the Head of Administration for the Revyakino Municipality of the Irkutsk region forced entry to a private residence where a Jehovah’s Witnesses meeting was underway.
Federal Migration Service Official Fired For Racist Remarks
On April 20, 2011 the Russian government dismissed Konstantin Poltoranin, who served as Press Secretary for the Federal Migration Service beginning in 2005.
Racism and Xenophobia Update for March 2011
In March 2011, at least 1 person was killed and 3 injured across Russia in attacks by neo-Nazis. Violent incidents were recorded in Moscow (1 injured) and St. Petersburg (2 injured and 1 dead).
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Investigators Name Suspect in Murder of Moscow Judge
On 24 March 2011, the Investigation Committee of the Prosecutor’s Office (SKP) of the Russian Federation named a suspect in last April’s murder of Moscow City Court Judge Eduard Chuvashov. According to an SKP spokesman, 28-year old Muscovite Alexei Korshunov is alleged to have committed the murder in revenge for sentences levied against his Nazi skinhead comrades.
Galina Kozhevnikova Dies
Today, on March 5, 2011, our colleague and dear friend Galina Kozhevnikova passed away in Moscow at the age of 36. Galina was a founder and director of the SOVA Center.

Galya was a daring and passionate person. Trained as an archive researcher, she went on to make her mark as expert in the field of nationalism and xenophobia in Russia.

Galya suffered a hard disease but went on with her work to the last.

We will soon publish Galya’s last review on xenophobia and racism in Russia in 2010.


The SOVA Center

Racism and Xenophobia Update for February 2011
In February 2011, at least 3 people were injured and 3 killed in attacks by neo-Nazis in Russia. The incidents of violence were recorded in Moscow (1 dead), St. Petersburg (3 wounded, 1 dead), and Astrakhan (1 dead).
Tikhonov-Khasis Trial Begins in Moscow
On 21 February, 2011, the proceedings against Nikita Tikhonov and his common-law wife Evgenia Khasis began in the Moscow City Court. Tikhonov and Khasis are the chief suspects in the murders of civil rights attorney Stanislav Markelov and Novaya Gazeta journalist Anastasia Baburova in January 2009 in Moscow.
The New Generation of the Far-Right and Their Victims. Hate Crimes and Counteraction to Them in Russia in 2023
Along the Beaten Track. Anti-extremism Law Enforcement in Russia in 2023 With Regard to Countering Public Statements and Organized Activity, Including Radical Nationalism

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