In February 2018, in the Krasnoyarsk Territory, a criminal case under Art. 282 of the Criminal Code against 35-year-old local resident Andrei Bezborodov , suspected of posting 8 xenophobic images on the VKontakte social network. In August 2018, a psychiatric examination declared Bezborodov insane, but he intends to appeal the decision. In February 2018, in the Krasnoyarsk Territory, a criminal case under Part 1 of Art. 282 of the Criminal Code (inciting national hatred).

In August 2018, it became known that in the city of Balashov Saratov region, a criminal case was initiated under Art. 282 of the Criminal Code against an 18-year-old a local resident suspected of posting on the VKontakte social network xenophobic content. In August 2018, it became known that in the city of Balashov Saratov region, a criminal case was initiated under Part 1 of Art. 282 UK (incitement of national and hatred).

On August 2, 2018, about 150-200 gypsies who lived here left the village of Urazovo, Belgorod region, fearing pogroms. The next day, several houses where Roma families had previously lived were set on fire. Departure and arson provoked the detention of one of the Roma on suspicion of rape and the murder of a 9-year-old local girl. July 30, 2018 in the village of Urazovo, Valuysky district Belgorod region, a 9-year-old girl was raped and strangled.