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By such a fictitious character, V. Megrė offered pointers for a way folks ought to reside so as to return to the golden age and prosper, reveals the Delfi portal’s investigation “Deceiving pages”, throughout which the editor of the “Lie detector” column, reality checker Aistė Meidutė and journalist Nerijus Povilaitis defined how and why the ideology that elevates the Slavs above others and exalts the spirituality of Russia reaches the inhabitants of Lithuania.
The aforementioned ideology was adopted by Algirdas Švanys, who associates himself with the “Anastasian” group, who final yr kidnapped his 8-month-old child from his mom and illegally crossed the Lithuanian border with Russia within the Kaliningrad area after crossing the river in an inflatable boat.
A motion that has been widespread in Russia for the reason that final decade of the final century is commonly related to Vladimir Putin. Its members repeatedly expressed help for the Russian autocrat, supported the present ruling majority within the elections, and even based a political power referred to as the “Native Celebration”.
“In Russia, this motion is taken into account one of many largest actions of its variety and is even generally referred to as by bloggers essentially the most patriotic sect (of Russia). We came upon that there are fairly a couple of (“Anastasia”) connections with the authorities. The help of politicians for this motion is kind of excessive, which is eloquent by way of the extent to which such actions, which have unfold to different nations, can affect the native political and social life”, says A. Meidutė.
Utilizing connections with politicians, members of the motion purpose to implement the ideology created by V. Megrė in follow. The principle objective of the “Anastasians” is to construct in distant rural areas, with every household allocating one hectare of land for their very own wants. The so-called household homesteads should be constructed bearing in mind nature-saving practices. Homes are constructed from pure supplies, natural farming is practiced, and heavy agricultural equipment is averted.
The communities of Anastasia’s followers appear harmless and progressive on the floor, however the books, which have turn into like scriptures for the members of the motion, encode a racist, nationalist philosophy and overtly unfold anti-Semitic sentiments. For these causes, the motion is admired by supporters of extremist neo-Nazi organizations in German-speaking nations, and additionally it is related to the nation’s well-known spreaders of disinformation.
The examine “Deceitful Pages” reveals the chronology of the motion’s occasions, how a utopian fairy story created by one Russian businessman was capable of appeal to such a big group of followers all over the world. Journalists additionally present insights from conferences with former members and people who nonetheless comply with Anastasia’s teachings. It additionally analyzes the explanations that decide folks’s involvement within the ranks of the “Anastasias” and the related dangers and mechanisms for managing Russia’s smooth energy.
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