Radical nationalism in Russia refers to some
far-right and some
far-left extremist nationalist movements and organizations. Of note, the term "
nationalist" in
Russia often refers to radical
nationalism. However, it is often mixed up with "
fascism" in Russia. While this terminology does not exactly match the formal definitions of fascism, the common denominator is
chauvinism. In all other respects the positions vary over a wide spectrum. Some movements hold a political position that the
state must be an instrument of nationalism (such as the
National Bolshevik Party, headed by
Eduard Limonov), while others (for example,
Russian National Unity) resolve to
vigilante tactics against the perceived "enemies of Russia" without going into politics.