Abstract
Studies of Rodnoverie have noted that nationalism is an important characteristic of this movement, and undoubtedly, love for one’s country and the uniqueness of the “Russian tradition” are frequent themes in Rodnoverie publications. Shizenskii and Aitamurto review the nationalist tradition in Russia and scholars’ views on Rodnoverie nationalism, and then reflect on this discourse with regard to a survey conducted during the largest Russian Pagan festival, Kupala, in 2014. Focusing on the survey question, “What does the motherland (rodina) mean to you?” the data shows a multiplicity of nationalisms and identities among Rodnovers. A substantial number identify as Pagans in a very cosmopolitan way as members of a global community. Moreover, Rodnovers rarely subscribe to statist nationalism, instead forming their identity and loyalties on the basis of locality and land.
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Shizhenskii, R., Aitamurto, K. (2017). Multiple Nationalisms and Patriotisms Among Russian Rodnovers. In: Rountree, K. (eds) Cosmopolitanism, Nationalism, and Modern Paganism. Palgrave Studies in New Religions and Alternative Spiritualities. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-56200-5_6
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