November 20, 2008 - 13:45 AMT
UAR calls on Russians to resist nazi and fascist propaganda among youth
Nationalist extremism jeopardizes security and integrity of Russia and damages the interests of the Russian nation, a member of the Union of Armenians of Russia said.

"Those interested in pushing Russia out of the Caucasus incite inter-ethnic conflicts. They are trying to crack Russia as a nut to capture its natural resources ," Levon Mukanyan, vice president of the UAR, told a news conference in Moscow.

The main goal of the ideologists is not the murder of a Caucasian, according to him. "It's a thought-out campaign to stop Russia's cultural, economic and military presence in the Caucasus," Mukanyan said.

"Russia and Armenia enjoy centuries-old friendship. Presently, the Russian authorities do much to combat extremism but it's not enough. 9 Armenians were killed during past 3 years, most of them being Russian citizens. The Union of Armenians of Russia call on Russians to resist nazi and fascist propaganda among youth," the UAR vice president said.