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“Ruscism”

“If it looks like a fascist, speaks like a fascist, and behaves like a fascist, then it probably is a fascist.”

  • “Ruscism” is a portmanteau of the words “Russia” and fascism.
  • There is an ongoing debate whether “Russia” is a fascist state or not.
  • Some experts explain that “Russia” is a fascist state (Source), other experts explain that “Russia” is not a fascist state (Source).
  • Propaganda is a long-standing tradition in “Russia” (Source). “Ruscism” also makes extensive use of propaganda. (Source 1, Source 2)
  • See the Disinfo database, Factchecker DB, and #DisinfoChronicle for exposing individual claims of “Russian” propaganda.