Dugin Alexander Gelievich - Russian sociologist and philosopher, founder of the idea of a new Eurasianism. Born in 1962 (January 7). My father served in the intelligence department of the General Staff of the USSR Armed Forces, my mother worked as a doctor. Alexander became interested in politics, philosophy and sociology in his youth. Since then, his views have repeatedly changed.
Early views
In Soviet times, Alexander Dugin professed radical anti-Soviet views. He was an ardent anti-communist and conservative. He wanted to replace the Soviet regime with a conservative one. He cannot yet name the political system. According to the testimony of Alexander himself, he even took his son to spit on the monument to Lenin, to such an extent his views were radical at that time. He was fond of occultism and Satanism, for which he was expelled from the national-patriotic front "Memory". There is evidence of his association with dissident writers.
Post-soviet period
With the collapse of the USSR, Alexander Dugin changed his view of the Soviet model of government. He met with Eduard Limonov and the famous musician, lead singer of the Civil Defense group, Yegor Letov (who was also opposed to the Soviet leadership in the 80s). Together with them, he organizes the National Bolshevik Party. During the coup in Moscow, the Supreme Council defended.
At this time, his ideology begins to take shape, which is the “fourth” way. Several books are published in which he sets out his position: The Templars of the Proletariat, The Conservative Revolution, The Mysteries of Eurasia, and others. Alexander criticizes liberalism and “America,” and is in stiff opposition to Yeltsin. He believes that humanity has reached an ideological impasse, that all political courses of the 20th century (fascism, communism, liberalism) have exhausted themselves. Therefore, it offers its own path - Eurasianism. That is, a kind of symbiosis of left totalitarian ideas with the base of the "new right." The National Bolshevik Party is gaining a huge number of adherents, especially among radical youth. In 1998, he left the NBP due to disagreements with Limonov.
Alexander Dugin Eurasian
In the early 2000s, Dugin almost completely formed his political worldview, in what form he is now known. Since then, the nickname "Eurasian" has been assigned to the philosopher. In several of his works, he describes in detail his idea of the “fourth way”. The essence of Eurasianism is the unification of all Slavic lands and the former territory of the USSR into a single state. The political system will be the quintessence of Stalinism and neoconservatism. This idea has gained widespread support in many countries. European philosophers and political activists have repeatedly come to Moscow to conduct joint events with Dugin.
New Eurasianism is characterized by anti-liberalism and a radical denial of Americanism. The attitude to the Soviet past is positive. In particular, the period of the reign of Stalin and partially Brezhnev. Moreover, society, according to Dugin, should stand on the principles of conservatism and traditionalism, but rejecting xenophobic sentiments.
Dugin Alexander Gelievich is a parishioner of one of the faith-based churches. The Byzantine symphony (an autonomous work of secular and spiritual authority from one another) is considered an ideal example of the position of religion in society. He considers Russia to be the center uniting all Slavs.
Dugin Alexander repeatedly criticized the Russian authorities for the lack of a clear ideological line. He believes that such a situation will necessarily lead to an inevitable crisis, up to the destruction of Russian statehood.
Alexander Dugin: books
Since the 90s, Dugin has been actively published in various publications. His articles are often found in newspapers and magazines. He has published many books that have gained popularity even outside of Russia. For example, the book "Fundamentals of Geopolitics" has been translated into 7 languages. The monograph "Post-Philosophy" is popular among philosophical theorists. The lecture course, which formed the basis of the book, Dugin read to MSU students.
The acquisition of popularity and intellectual influence in Europe caused a wide discussion of the personality of Alexander among social and political researchers and philosophers. For example, American politician Glen Beck called Dugin "the most dangerous person on Earth." Radical nationalists criticize Dugin's works, seeing them as Marxist internationalism. And some left-wing critics call the idea of Eurasianism a new fascism.