Liberalism with Russophobic Particularities
The article argues that the neoliberal ideology is fraught with Russophobic views. The author reveals the cosmopolitan and antidemocratic character of the liberal ideology, which stands for the protection of the interests of transnational capital. The phenomenon of “indirect Russophobia” is presented. It is expressed in undermining the country’s welfare through liberal reforms. The article comprises some illustrative phrases about the Russian people, which were coined by the most influential representatives of liberalism. It is shown that, hiding behind the rhetoric about human rights, Russian liberals tend to protect the rights of only those people who belong to their ideological community.