Russian nationalism three years after the annexation of Crimea. OSW Commentary NUMBER 246 | 08.08.2017
Journal: Archive of European Integration (AEI) (University of Pittsburgh)
Year: 2017

The annexation of Crimea and Russia’s military action in the Donbas in 2014 have revealed a major potential for a revival of nationalist sentiments in Russian society. The wave of ‘patriotic’ attitudes that swept through the country back then has enabled the government to co-opt the rhetoric that is typical of nationalist groups. The Kremlin has used this period to shore up its legitimacy among the public and step up control of specific organisations. This has resulted in changes to the structur