Alexander Dugin's 2002 Remarks on "White Civilization" Resurface, Sparking Debate

A recent social media post by user "Restitutor" has drawn renewed attention to a controversial 2002 interview with Russian political philosopher Alexander Dugin, where he expressed strong criticisms of "white civilization." The tweet, shared widely, directly quotes Dugin's remarks from an interview published in the national newspaper "Kommersant" on August 20, 2002, challenging his promoters to confront his stated views.

"I am for black people. White civilization—its cultural values, the lying, inhuman model of the world built by it—has not justified itself. Everything is heading towards the beginning of white pogroms on a planetary scale. Russia is saved only because we are not pure white. Robber transnational corporations, the oppression and suppression of everyone else, MTV, blue and pink—these are the fruits of a white civilization that must be eliminated. Therefore, I am for red, yellow, green, black—just not for white," Dugin stated in the 2002 interview.

The tweet author, "Restitutor," directly addressed "ethno staters" who promote Dugin, asserting, "He hates you because you're white, he hates white people...and you still promote him and lap up the drivel that comes out of his mouth." This highlights a perceived contradiction between Dugin's public statements and the ideologies of some of his Western followers.

Dugin, often described as a far-right political philosopher and a leading theorist of Russian neo-Eurasianism, is known for his "Fourth Political Theory," which aims to supersede liberalism, fascism, and communism. While some interpretations of his work suggest he views race as a social construct, his criticism of "white civilization" is a consistent theme within his broader rejection of Western liberal values and globalism. His geopolitical vision posits Western liberalism as a destructive force that threatens traditional ethnic identities through "multiculturalism."

His views have been characterized as fascist or neo-fascist by critics, despite Dugin's explicit rejections of these labels. Dugin's influence extends to various far-right groups globally, who often align with his anti-liberal and anti-Western stance. The resurfacing of these specific remarks underscores the complex and often contradictory nature of Dugin's ideology, particularly concerning race and identity, and its reception among diverse political factions.