Rise in Neo-Nazism in Contemporary Russia

By Vladimir Kovtun, Alexander Smith, Kristie Moore, and Flora Tu

Ultra-nationalists carry flags and banners as they take part in the so-called 'Russian March' in Moscow / Source: Al Jazeera

Neo-Nazism has been present in Russian society for decades, emerging in the wake of significant political upheaval and societal change. It has intensified with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. While the Russian government has, at times, prosecuted extremist organizations, it has also tolerated and even cooperated with them to achieve political goals, repress opposition, and meet military objectives through its strategy of managed nationalism. This report will trace the history of neo-Nazism in modern Russia, examine its recent rise, and consider the Russian government’s evolving response to extremist groups and ideologies. 

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