Russian Nationalism

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Russian nationalism is a term referring to a Russian form of nationalism. Russian nationalism has a long history dating from the days of Muscovy to Russian Empire, and continued in some form in Soviet Union. It is closely related to Pan-Slavism. In modern Russia, the term "nationalist" bears negative connotation and is often used to describe far-right nationalists and neo-fascists, rather than in the word's original meaning. There are a number of individuals and organizations in Russia consisting of both moderate and radical nationalists in Russia today. Since the time of Muscovy, Russian leaders longed to establish their nation's position as one of the major nations of Europe. In 1469 Grand Prince Ivan III the Great of Russia married Sophia Palaiologina, a niece of the last Byzantine emperor Constantine XI. Upon this, Ivan adopted concept of Moscow as the Third Rome, the heir to Rome and Constantinople ('Second Rome') as capitals of true Christian faith. Since then, Russia uses the Byzantine Double-headed eagle as its coat of arms.

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