Anna Kruglova

Sep 5, 2024 | icct.nl | Anna Kruglova

This analysis will discuss the case of a Russian far-right movement named the Male State, and its transition from being one of the most notorious misogynist movements in Russia to one of the main online supporters and promoters of the war in Ukraine.

Aug 29, 2024 | rusi.org | Anna Kruglova

Although the Wagner Group’s presence in Ukraine may have ended, a range of other non-state actors have stepped up to take its place, many of which display extreme right-wing beliefs. With the Wagner Group ceasing to exist last year after the death of its leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, it may seem that the threat from non-state actors on the battlefield in Ukraine has disappeared.

Aug 1, 2023 | pt.icct.nl | Anna Kruglova |Merlina Herbach |Eviane Cheng Leidig |Menso Hartgers

Elisa Orofino and William Allchorn (Eds.), Routledge Handbook of Non-Violent Extremism: Groups, Perspectives and New Debates (New York, NY: Routledge, 2023), 524pp., US$ 225.00 [Hardcover], ISBN: 978-0-3674-7008-1. This conceptually innovative, comprehensive, and detailed Handbook provides one of the first coverages of what the editors term “non-violent extremism” across a wide spectrum political, religious, and socio-economic ideologies around the world.

May 2, 2023 | rusi.org | Anna Kruglova

Anna Kruglova2 May 2023clock7 Minute ReadMain Image Credit Mystery bombing: the aftermath of an explosion at a café in St Petersburg on 2 April 2023, in which the prominent pro-war blogger Vladlen Tatarsky was killed. Image: Associated Press / AlamyA mysterious group has claimed responsibility for recent attacks on pro-war figures in Russia. While it may not currently represent an organised opposition front, the Russian government faces a dilemma in how to respond.

Mar 20, 2023 | rusi.org | Anna Kruglova

Anna Kruglova20 March 2023clock6 Minute ReadMain Image Credit Fresh-faced: Russian recruits wait to take a train in Prudboi, Volgograd region, in September 2022. Image: Associated Press / AlamyThe Russian government has launched a video campaign drawing on a number of themes in an attempt to persuade its citizens to enlist. But has it achieved the desired effect?