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NEWS ANALYSIS
Russia's campaign season
marked by growing nationalism

Paul Abelsky

Ultranationalist groups gather during the "Russian March" on Nov. 4, 2006. The banner reads "Russians are Coming."

By Paul Abelsky

Published: 09/16/2007

A trail of racist killings has heightened ethnic tensions as Russia gears up for parliamentary and presidential elections.

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