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As Russia Ramps Up ‘Traditional Values’ Rhetoric, It’s Won Putin Far-Right Fans Abroad
As Russia Ramps Up ‘Traditional Values’ Rhetoric, It’s Won Putin Far-Right Fans Abroad

(ANALYSIS) Traditional values have become a fixture in far-right movements around the world, some of which see Russia as a model of the future they desire. In Russia and beyond, many conservative Christians in these movements have focused on LGBTQ+ populations, whom they portray as threats to their vision for society — and are not deterred by antidemocratic politics, if its figures voice support for their social goals.

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AnalysisSarah Riccardi-SwartzThe Conversation, Sarah Riccardi-Swartz, Russia, Vladimir Putin, Russian Orthodox Church, Separation of church and state, LGBTQ rights, Freedom of religion or beliefComment