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Members of Russian National Unity group in a street parade

Russian National Unity (RNU) or All-Russian civic patriotic movement "Russkoye Natsionalnoye Edinstvo"(Russian: Всероссийское общественное патриотическое движение "Русское Национальное Единство"), better translated as "Russian Ethnic Unity" is an outlawed far-right, ultra-nationalist political party and paramilitary organization based in Russia and operating in states with Russian-speaking populations. It was founded by ultra-nationalist Alexander Barkashov, who is now officially banned from Russia. During its active years the movement openly advocated the expulsion of non-Russians and an increased role for traditional Russian institutions such as the Russian Orthodox Church. The organization is currently inactive. Image File history File links Wiki_letter_w. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 756 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1508 × 1196 pixel, file size: 430 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 756 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1508 × 1196 pixel, file size: 430 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation... Far right, extreme right, ultra-right, or radical right are terms used to discuss the qualitative or relative position a group or person occupies within a political spectrum. ... Ultra-nationalists are extreme nationalists or patriots. ... Political parties Part of the Politics series Politics Portal This box:      A political party is a political organization that seeks to attain political power within a government, usually by participating in electoral campaigns. ... A paramilitary organization is a group of civilians trained and organized in a military fashion. ... Alexander Petrovich Barkashov (sometimes transliterated as Aleksandr) (born 6 October 1953) is a Russian political leader on the extreme right. ... The Russian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate (Russian: ), also known as the Orthodox Christian Church of Russia, is that body of Christians who are united under the Patriarch of Moscow, who in turn is in communion with the other patriarchs and primates of the Eastern Orthodox Church. ...

Ideology and tactics

In 1989, Barkashov was the second in command in Russian National-Patriotic Front Pamyat. His conflict with Dmitry Vasilyev resulted in Barkashov leading, in his words, "the most disciplined and active members, dissatisfied with empty talk and theatrical stunts, out of Pamyat." In 1990, RNU grew in the face of the economic and social difficulties faced by Russians in the course of the collapse of the Soviet Union. The symbol of NPF Pamyat with the Russian swastika Pamyat (Russian language: Память, English translation: Memory) is a Russian ultra-nationalist organization identifying itself as the Peoples National-patriotic Orthodox Christian movement. History In the end of 1970s, a historical association Vityaz (В&#1080... MCMXC redirects here; for the Enigma album, see MCMXC a. ... The rise of Gorbachev Although reform stalled between 1964–1982, the generational shift gave new momentum for reform. ...

Promoting the notion of "Russia for the Russians and compatriots", members of the party (sometimes called "Barkashovites") endorse policies including the expulsion of "minorities that have their homeland outside Russia", especially Jews and migrants from the Caucasus, such as Georgians and Armenians, as well as other countries. All population of Russia is divided into privileged ethnic Russians and "compatriots" - non-Russians that live in Russia and have their national homeland there, including indigenous populations of Far East, North, Turkic, and other minorities. Although "Compatriots" are considered a respectable part of the Russian population, RNU nonetheless condemns any inter-ethnic and inter-racial marriages "because they create psychological troubles of self-identification for children from such marriages". It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Caucasus Mountains. ... This article is about the various peoples speaking one of the Turkic languages. ...

Political activities

The ABC of a Russian Nationalist book by Alexander Barkashov

First activities of the organization can be traced back to 1991 or even earlier. Members have been reported to wear black and camouflage uniforms; the group adopted a red and white swastika emblem and there have been open expressions of admiration for German national socialism and public celebrations of the rise of the Nazis, although the organization officially denies any support of Nazi ideology. The group is active not only in Russia, but also in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Ukraine. The ABC of a Russian Nationalist by A.P.Barkashov This work is copyrighted. ... The ABC of a Russian Nationalist by A.P.Barkashov This work is copyrighted. ... Alexander Petrovich Barkashov (sometimes transliterated as Aleksandr) (born 6 October 1953) is a Russian political leader on the extreme right. ... A right-facing Swastika in a decorative Hindu form The swastika (from Sanskrit ) is an equilateral cross with its arms bent at right angles, in either left-facing () or right-facing () forms. ... National Socialism redirects here. ...

In 1993 it took part in defending and patrolling the "White house" - the residence of the Supreme Council of the RSFSR during the Russian constitutional crisis of 1993 against the President's troops. State motto: Пролетарии всех стран, соединяйтесь! (Workers of the world, unite!) Official language None (Russian in practice) Capital Moscow Chairman of the Supreme... Boris Yeltsin was President of the Russian Federation at the time of the crisis. ...

The same year the organization was registered as "a club for military and patriotic upbringing" and later was recognized by local officials as "a volunteer people's self-protection unit". In pursuing its goals, the RNU has developed a cadre of armed paramilitaries, known as "Russian Knights", who train in the use of small arms and explosives. Activists have engaged in physical assaults and claimed responsibility for a May 13, 1998 bomb explosion outside a Moscow synagogue that injured three. Location Position of Moscow in Europe Government Country District Subdivision Russia Central Federal District Federal City Mayor Yuriy Luzhkov Geographical characteristics Area  - City 1,081 km² Population  - City (2007)    - Density 10,469,000   9684. ... A synagogue (from Ancient Greek: , transliterated synagogÄ“, assembly; Hebrew: ‎ beit knesset, house of assembly; Yiddish: , shul; Ladino: , esnoga) is a Jewish place of religious worship. ...

According to the Saint Petersburg Times, new recruits (storonniki, literally: "supporters") to the organization have traditionally been required to serve as low-level functionaries in the organization, acting as drivers and handing out flyers, as well as attending instructional sessions on the group's philosophy and beliefs, many of which are derived from a book written by Barkashov. As members advance, they may attain the rank of spodvizhniki (literally: archaic, high-style for "co-workers"; "co-endeavourers") and are entitled to wear the insignia and participate in paramilitary training. The most dedicated members advance to the ranks of the soratniki (literally: "comrades-in-arms"), who serve as the leadership of the group.

More recently the RNU has encountered difficulties. In 1999, the Moscow headquarters of the group were closed and the organization was banned there. Barkashov was apparently expelled from Russia in September 2000. The RNU contested the 2001 municipal elections in Latvia, but failed to win any seats.

Split with Barkashov

Barkashovites' street parade, May 2003, Belgorod, Russia

At the peak of its popularity in 1999, RNU allegedly had some 20,000 active members all over Russia^{[citation needed]}. By 2000 most regional members became disappointed with Barkashov. Among other reasons were alcoholism, "fuehrerism", moral degradation, failing to organize the second all-Russian congress of the organization in Izmailovo hotel in Moscow (banned by Moscow officials) and apologies to "Niggers, Jews and Caucasians", which he was forced to make in front of a camera by coumouflaged people allegedly belonging to Korzhakov's President security service. It scared off many mambers of RNU, and the organization started to come apart. In September 2000 Barkashov was expelled from the organization. But the damage done by the split is still in effect. He created his own RNU-like organization "Barkasov's Guards", but still some members continue to call themselves "RNU members". The core of RNU still functions today in many regions, towns and cities in Russia, however it is not as strong. Now the organization is ruled by the Council of Regional Divisions. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 591 × 373 pixelsFull resolution (591 × 373 pixel, file size: 65 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 591 × 373 pixelsFull resolution (591 × 373 pixel, file size: 65 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) I, the creator of this work, hereby grant the permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation... Coat of arms of Belgorod Belgorod (Russian: ) is a city in Western Russia, situated on the Severny Donets river just 40 km north from the Ukrainian border, at 50°37′N 36°35′E. It is the administrative center of Belgorod Oblast. ... // Nigger is a racial slur used to refer to dark-skinned people, especially those of African ancestry. ... Peaple of caucasus are from the same blood, culture, dream. ...

See also

• Anti-Semitism
• Anti-Armenianism

The Eternal Jew: 1937 German poster. ... Bodies of Armenians killed during the 1915 Armenian Genocide. ...

References

• "TIME!"
• Russian National Unity
• American RNU-type organization
• Swedish division of RNU
• MIPT Terrorism Knowledge Base
• Saint Petersburg Times: April 27, 1999