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Russophilia is the identification or solidarity with, appreciation of, or support for the country, people, language, and history of Russia. One who espouses Russophilia is called a russophile. Its antonym is Russophobia.[1][2] In the 19th century, Russophilia was often linked to variants of pan-Slavism, since the Russian Empire and autonomous Serbia were the only two Slavic sovereign states during and after the Springtime of Nations.
In politics, the term has been used to describe political actors who support closer relations with the Russian government or support its policies. Particularly in the Post-Soviet states, Russophile politicians may also support maintaining or increasing Russification policies, such as Alexander Lukashenko.[3][4][5]
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- ^ "Russophobia". Merriam-Webster. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
- ^ "Russophile Populism – ECPS". Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- ^ "Russification in the cultural sphere of Belarus 2022–2023". PEN Belarus. 26 December 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
- ^ Elder, Miriam (4 July 2012). "Ukrainians protest against Russian language law". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 25 July 2024.