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Obama Blackface Skit on Kremlin-Funded TV Sparks Outrage

“We now go live to the dark side of America’s history,” the host says before introducing the fake Obama.

Racial Discrimination Row Hits Moscow’s Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center

The museum blamed the job posting, which listed “Slavic appearance” as a requirement, on an HR contractor.

opinion Sean Guillory

Despite Its Complicated Past, Soviet Antiracism Was Ahead of the Historical Curve

Its successes, failures, and mistakes can still serve as crucial bases for historical reflection and political action.

'criticized for existing'

Popular Blogger Receives Threats for Criticizing Racism in Russia

Maria Tunkara took to TikTok to dispute claims that racism doesn’t exist in Russia amid anti-racism protests in the U.S.

Racism controversy

Russian Ballet's Use of Blackface Ignites Online Controversy

Prominent African-American ballet dancer Misty Copeland said the Bolshoi Theater's use of blackface highlights “the reality of the ballet world.”

FC Zenit St. Petersburg Fans Accused of Racism Over Reaction to Black Player’s Signing

A fan banner at a recent match reportedly referenced a 2012 manifesto calling the absence of black players “an important tradition.”

Racism Controversy

Russian Footballer Punished Over ‘Racist’ Comments, Issues Apology

“It’s weird when a black player plays for the Russian national team,” Pogrebnyak said.

Sports controversy

Russian Footballer Pogrebnyak Could Face Ban Over 'Racist' Comments

The head of the Presidential Human Rights Council said Pogrebnyak's statement “felt racist.”

Anti-Semitism in Russia Falls Since U.S.S.R., Sociologists Say

The Levada Center's most recent polling number found that 80 percent of respondents said anti-Semitism levels have receded.

Xenophobia on the Rise in Russia, Poll Says

Rising negativity was most pronounced toward the Roma, Chinese and Vietnamese ethnic groups, with year-on-year spikes of at least 14 percent.

Russian Footballers Union Condemns Racist Fan Abuse Against New Player

“There may be black in our team’s colors, but there is only white in our supporters ranks,” fans said.

opinion Loretta Marie Perera

Russian Enough, but for How Long?

Will Russia still be friendly to foreigners after the World Cup? I hope so.

Russia's World Cup Sparks Old Fears of Abandoned Mothers and 'Festival Children'

Some in the host nation are worried what will happen nine months after foreign fans leave.

Russian Moving Company Offers 'Slavic Driver' Option, Sparking Racism Row

Gazelkin removed the feature from its website after the post gained nationwide attention in Russia.

FC Zenit Punished for Racist Chanting in Europa League

UEFA brought racism charges against Zenit after fans sang a pop song titled “A N----- Was Murdered."

Racism and Homophobia on the Rise in Russian Football, Report Says

Monkey chants, neo-Nazi songs, anti-Caucasian chants and homophobic slurs are on the rise in Russian football.

Russian Prosecutors Probe Newspaper's 'Negro Laborers' Headline for Racism

The Kazan daily included the word “negro” in the headline of an article about African student workers.

Russian Football Union Targets Fans Guilty of Racism at France Friendly

FIFA fined the Russian Football Union $30,000 for monkey chants directed at French players during a friendly game in March.

FIFA Fines Russia Over Racist Chants at France Friendly

Russia has pledged to crack down on racism as the country faces increased scrutiny ahead of this year's World Cup.

Russia Opens Investigation Into Racist Chanting at Spartak Moscow Game

Spartak was placed on probation in March for racist chants during a Lokomotiv Moscow derby.

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