The ‘new Oprichnina’ and the engineering of souls

The creation of Vladimir Putin’s new National Guard has echoes of the darker moments of Russia’s history.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: The ‘Nemtsov operation’ as a manifestation of the oprichnina today http://www.europeansources.info/record/the-nemtsov-operation-as-a-manifestation-of-the-oprichnina-today/

ESO: Background information: In search of Russia’s elusive repression strategy http://www.europeansources.info/record/in-search-of-russias-elusive-repression-strategy/

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