Folk music and raids: How ultranationalists target migrants in Russia | The Far Right

A group of uniformed men, part of the ultranationalist Russian Community (RO), recently confiscated goods from watermelon sellers in Novosibirsk, claiming they were trading without a permit, despite lacking official authority. Founded by influential figures, RO promotes Russian ethnic interests and conservative values while engaging in vigilantism against immigrants, often with police tacit support, highlighting their growing influence in post-invasion Russia.

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