Appeal against the far right and neo-fascist groups demonstrations in Russia

The so-called Russian Marches are organized by the Movement against Illegal Immigration, infamous for initiating anti-Caucasian pogroms in the Karelian town of Kondopoga and trying to consolidate the far-right under a pretext of "legitimate discussion" on immigration. They are joined by other neo-fascist groups, including those whose members are charged with murders and violent assaults on foreigners and antifascist activists.

"We expect violent clashes from right-wing radicals with the police as well as attacks on migrants and non-Slavic population of Russia on this day. Antifascist protesters are a target as well, as they are determined to have counter-protests," say speakers from initiative group."The police will resort to indiscretional violence. The authorities have promised to disperse any "suspicious gatherings" and make no difference between neo-Nazis and antifascist protesters."

The scale of violence and the consequences of the Nov.4th in Russia are unpredictable.

You can support the campaign in the following way:

1) disseminate this letter and the appeal below (and attached to this letter) through your contacts, groups and networks, to the media in your countries and elsewhere. Feel free to modify the appeal;

2) organize and take part in solidarity actions with Russian antifascists;

3) protest in front of Russian embassies in your countries against the rise of extreme-right groups in Russia;

As the extreme-right groups have started to use the topic of illegal immigration to claim legitimacy and to copy western far-right parties, several antifascist groups, initiatives and activists have started to work to respond to their anti-immigrant rhetoric. The protests against the Russian March are just beginning of our work. We would be glad to know of your experiences, of your struggles and your initiatives in this field.

The initiative group of antifascist counter-actions on November 4th

 www.il-legal.info

 None.are.illegal@gmail.com

Appeal by: Solidarité Résistance Antifa