Russian nationalists may emerge as new opposition

Groups that broadly backed official policy until recently are distancing themselves from the Kremlin

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  • Official nationalism
  • Borrowing nationalist ideas
  • Defining 'Russian-ness'
  • Mainstream opposition
  • Growing hostility to government
  • Shifting allegiances
  • Emerging groups
  • Arming up

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