Russia's Vigilante Wave: Where Ideology Meets State Support A brutal raid on a woman's 30th birthday party has brought attention to a disturbing trend in modern Russia: vigilantism driven by nationalism and religiosity.
The incident, which involved the group Russkaya Obshina, is part of a larger pattern that raises concerns beyond individual trauma.
The group has been building its reputation over two years, targeting migrants, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those perceived as threats to traditional values.