Zhuravel, V.P. Current state of affairs and tendencies in fighting terrorism in Russia in 2008-2012

Abstract: Terrorism in the variety of its forms is regarded as one of the most pressing global problems in the modern world. From the 1990s on this threat touches upon Russia as well. Terrorism is a threat to the national security of our state, its national interests, no matter if its sources are domestic or transnational extremist and terrorist organizations, which wish to influence the political processes in Russia, while using various ethnic, political and religious slogans.

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