The Extreme Nationalist Threat in Russia The Growing Influence of Western Rightist Ideas |
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Author:
| Parland, Thomas |
Series title: | Routledge Contemporary Russia and Eastern Europe Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-134-29674-3 |
Publication Date: | Nov 2004 |
Publisher: | Routledge
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Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
List Price: | USD $55.95 |
Book Description:
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This book examines the nature of the extreme right in contemporary Russia, arguing in particular that, alongside a continuing tradition which emphasizes Russia's orthodox and traditional past, an increasingly important intellectual current is drawing on Western European neo-fascist ideas and adapting them to the Russian situation. This book examines this intellectual current within the context of increasing conservatism across Russia as a whole, showing how the new ideas have an impact...
More DescriptionThis book examines the nature of the extreme right in contemporary Russia, arguing in particular that, alongside a continuing tradition which emphasizes Russia's orthodox and traditional past, an increasingly important intellectual current is drawing on Western European neo-fascist ideas and adapting them to the Russian situation. This book examines this intellectual current within the context of increasing conservatism across Russia as a whole, showing how the new ideas have an impact right across the political spectrum, and assessing the threat posed by them and their proponents.