Murders on ethnic ground and common raging of crime gave cause for speaking of neo-fascism in Russia. It seems from the outside that murders have become a norm in the society. Skinheads or simply "unknown persons" are accused in all crimes. President of the Political Science Association of Saint Petersburg, Corresponding Member of the Academy of Geopolitical Issues, Candidate of Philosophical Science Ara Stepanyan commented on the current state of affairs in Russia at the instance of PanARMENIAN.Net.

The repartition of the sphere of influence can be observed in the South Caucasus presently. The European Union and U.S. are trying to force Russia out of the region. How can the geopolitical situation change and how can the ethnic conflict be resolved? PanARMENIAN.Net requested head of the International Relations Department at the Institute of the Political and Military Analysis Sergey Markedonov to comment on the situation.