Kuzmin, A.G. Modern Russian nationalism: general situation, tendencies and perspectives.

Abstract: The article is devoted to theory and practice of modern Russian right-wing radical movement, based on analysis of key political organizations of the modern Russia. The author views specific features of its unlawful practices, and tendencies of activities of the radical national groups, as well as some new tendencies of the millennium. The author pays much attention to evolution of ideology and structural changes within the Russian national parties in early XXI century. He also studies the attempts of consolidation by the radical right-wing movements and their attempts to participate in election processes in Russia. Keywords: Russian nationalism, right-wing nationalism, xenophobia, skinheads, national — patriotism, Russian fascism, extremism, propaganda