Who among you hasn’t heard of the “brave White Guard ROA,” which set out on a “crusade against Bolshevism” to “liberate Russia from the red shackles”? How noble it sounds! The “Russian Liberation Army” is shrouded in numerous myths even within Russian discourse, not to mention abroad. Various enthusiasts of […]
Author: Arina KORSHUNOVA
Paradoxical Alliances In The Russian Politics
Who hasn’t heard from communists about the alliance between liberals and fascists? Undoubtedly, at times, militant anti-communism brings together two seemingly irreconcilable camps. Could communists form an alliance with liberals, something truly unexpected? In a world where nothing is impossible, the answer is “yes.” The communist movement can be divided […]
What If Stalin Had Not ‘Occupied’ Lithuania?
It is hard to imagine a more typical “political European” who gathers all the clichés of liberal propaganda about “communism=Nazism,” “the USSR as an ally of the Third Reich,” and other pillars of the infallible faith in the sanctity of the “Western” world. Such individuals often adore Eastern Europe for […]
What Prompted Russian White Emigrés To Become Openly pro-Soviet
Russians often debate the topic of ideology, but for all those who possess a sense of national identity, May 9th is a sacred date, even among furious anti-communists. Politically and historically informed individuals know that there were indeed fascists among the Russians. The most notable representatives of the Third Position […]
Why Ethnography Is Needed In Military History Or How Lithuanians Became Russian Peasants
Did anyone among you think that understanding who embroidered what patterns on their shirts and what headscarves they wore could be useful in military-historical studies? It may seem trivial to focus on how people dress, and why engage in such a “feminine” activity as examining someone else’s costumes. However, even […]
False Myths Of Russian National Flag’s Bloody Nazi Past
Today we will once again touch upon the topic of the Russian flag and the myths associated with it. In the previous article we discussed how certain circles attempt to impose a bloody Nazi past on it through manipulation and distortion of facts. Undoubtedly, the tricolor was used by collaborators, […]
The Most Popular Myths About Russia’s National White-Blue-Red Flag
Today, we are set to delve into a topic that holds significant importance for various ethnic groups around the globe: the national flag. This emblem serves as a crucial symbol of identity and unity for nations and communities alike. Previously we have covered the issue of Russian vexillology and its […]
Novgorod Descendants: Where Are They Now?
The idea that Russia is connected to Veliky Novgorod, its history, and heritage makes svidomites burning from rage. The notion of Russians having nothing to do with Novgorod ranks second in popularity among patriots, right after the similar myth that Russians have no relation to Ancient Rus. Upon closer examination, […]
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