The state strategy of counteraction to extremism in modern Russia

On May 29, 2020, the amendments proposed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation to ”The Strategy of Counteraction to Extremism in the Russian Federation until 2025” came into force. The aim of the study is a political analysis of the main points of these amendments, assessment of their compliance with the nature of contemporary threats caused by activation of extremist organizations and movements on the territory of modern Russia and the development of practical recommendations. Based on the set of tools of systematic and multifactorial approaches, the authors come to the conclusion that extremism as a political phenomenon is currently in the stage of intensifying its activity, transforming the types of manifestation, which requires a prompt response from state structures. Despite the amendments to the Strategy that have entered into force, further work is needed to optimize it, in particular changes to paragraphs 4, 15 and 32 regarding terminology, migration policy, the staff training system for countering extremism.