Russian Fascism: Traditions, Tendencies and Movements: Traditions, Tendencies and Movements

A meticulous analysis of fascism, its manifestations in Russian political and cultural history, and fascist tendencies and movements in contemporary Russia. The author devotes chapters to the many Russian political parties, movements, and organizations that have been labeled (or mislabeled) as fascist. He critically examines each in terms of program, leadership, and organizational effectiveness. Against the background of the current climate of opinion and events in Russia, he concludes with a careful attempt to weigh the prospects for a fascist outcome. Defining Fascism -- Does Russia Have A Fascist Tradition? -- Nationalists, Communists, Orthodox Christians, And Neo-pagans -- Cossacks, Skinheads, And Soccer Fans -- Zhiriniovsky And The Liberal-democratic Party Of Russia -- Barkashov And The Russian National Unity -- Dugin, Limonov, And The National-bolshevik Party -- Other Fascist Organizations -- Comparative Overview Of Fascist Organizations -- Conclusion: Weimar Russia? Stephen D. Shenfield. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 299-326) And Index. Introduction Defining “Fascism” Does Russia Have a Fascism Tradition? Nationalists, Communists, Orthodox Christians, and Neo-Pagans Cossacks, Skinheads, and Soccer Fans Zhirinovsky and the Liberal-Democratic Party of Russia Barkashov and the Russian National Unity Dugin, Limonov, and the National-Bolshevik Party Other Fascist Organizations Comparative Overview of Fascist Organizations Conclusion: Weimar Russia? Afterword First Published in 2001. This study presents a thorough analysis of facism, its manifestations in Russian political and cultural history, and facist tendencies and movements in contemporary Russian society. This study presents a thorough analysis of fascism, its manifestations in Russian political and cultural history, and fascist tendencies and movements in contemporary Russian society