"Мы есть русские" - A Civic-Patriotic Movement in Contemporary Russia

Introduction: The Birth of a New Movement

The phrase "Мы есть русские" translates to "We Are Russians"-a bold declaration of identity, unity, and purpose. It is more than a slogan; it is the name of a civic-patriotic movement founded in April 2024, in the Russian Federation. Positioned as a cultural and ideological response to growing Russophobia worldwide, this movement calls for national consolidation across ethnic lines under a shared Russian civilizational identity.

Launched with support from the political party A Just Russia - For Truth and its leader Sergey Mironov, the movement aspires to become a platform for all those who "feel Russian in spirit," including ethnic minorities, Russian-speaking diasporas, and historically rooted communities across Eurasia and beyond.