Eurasianism
Eurasianism holds that Russia and its neighbours form a distinct Eurasian civilisation, neither European nor Asian. In its modern form it opposes Western liberalism and American influence and calls for a Russian-led bloc in a multipolar world.
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Favours a strong central authority over a large multi-ethnic space.
Rejects Western liberal democracy in favour of authoritarian, hierarchical rule.
Prioritises state power and order over individual rights.
Seeks a civilisational bloc rather than global institutions, putting Russian interests first.
Supports military power to expand and defend the Eurasian sphere.
Split: celebrates many peoples within the bloc but opposes Western-style multiculturalism.
No settled economics; critical of liberal capitalism without being socialist.
Favours a strong state role in strategic sectors.
Opposes Western-led globalisation and favours a regional trading bloc.
Values Orthodoxy and other traditional religions of the region.
Strongly traditionalist and anti-liberal.
Opposes Western modernity, including transhumanist ideas.