This found media is a clip from the BBC documentary, ‘Extreme Russia: Far Right and Proud’ produced in 2015. The presenter is visiting the headquarters of a new nationalist youth, Network located in Moscow. This group is a collective of young middle class creatives that have talents in the fields of culture and new media. This group was formed as a response to the Bolotnaya Square protests and Putin’s desire to mould a future patriotic generation. The group have a conservative agenda advocating values of heterosexual relationships, protection of national religions especially that of the Russian Orthodox Church and the preservation of the Russian language. The organisation is responsible for projects such as the production of a new series of superhero films in which everyday Russians show themselves as patriots.

This example of a nationalist youth organisation supports the general assumption that nationalism is on the rise with an increase of anti western sentiment and xenophobia becoming more prevalent. This group is an example of of cultural nationalism in line with the Kremlin’s conservative agenda. The members of the organisation genuinely seem convinced by its message with the intention of spreading their beliefs across the nation. The group is also extremely well funded, a main sponsor being the Kremlin and the members do see it as a means to gain opportunities in their careers and network with the right people. 

Link:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3X4sdzPT1vKWbSgRrnc4QGf/reggie-yates-the-opportunity-to-challenge-myself-in-another-corner-of-the-world-was-one-i-couldnt-turn-down