“My Young Admirers of Imperialism”. Brotherhood of Academists cells emerge in universities across Russia at the behest of Konstantin Malofeev. We explain what they are and why the head of Tsargrad is interested in educating the “future elite of Russia”
Cells of the student community “Brotherhood of Academists” are opening in Russian universities; furthermore, university administrations are registering them as official student organizations. But this is no ordinary student club. The Brotherhood is sponsored by Konstantin Malofeev, the founder of the “first Russian TV channel” Tsargrad, a platform known for its far-right, nationalist views. Members of the Brotherhood, who call themselves “Academists,” meet with lawmakers and regional governors.