“Europe should keep in mind that Russia protects it From an Islamic Deluge”

Natalia Narochnitskaya (1948- ), prominent Russian historian, anti-globalism activist, former diplomat and RF Gosduma deputy

Editor’s Foreword:

Fr Andrew Philips has an interesting article on his website Orthodox England drawn from the following article. I present a translation of the whole, to give it all in context. Thank you, Batushka Andrew, for leading me to this interesting piece! Without you, I would not have known of it!

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A conference was held yesterday at the University of Complutense in Madrid, and Natalia Narochnitskaya, the head of the Russian Fund for the Institute for Democracy and Cooperation in Paris, was one of the most eminent participants. She warned the conference that she was worried concerning the Eurasian strategies of the USA, saying that she saw them as stratagems by which America was attempting to gain control of all global energy resources. In addition, she noted that “Europe was in decline due to its nihilism and lack of values” and that the European Union pursues a policy of “reviving ancient autonomies”. Ms Narochnitskaya, a former deputy of the RF Gosduma from the nationalist Rodina bloc in 2003-2008, a left-wing nationalist faction that became part of Prime Minister Putin’s party United Russia, is known for her views opposing globalisation and similar contemporary currents. Today, she submitted a report, From Historical Russia to Contemporary Russia, prepared by the Institute for Democracy and Development, which examines the image of Russia found in the Spanish press article, Russia Returns.

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Interviewer:

Churchill once said of Russia: “Russia is a riddle wrapped up in an enigma”.

The Baptism of Grand Princess Olga (Part One of the Triptych “Holy Rus”) (Sergei Kirillov, 1993). This contemporary painting illustrates the ancient ties that Russia had with Constantinople New Rome. It is why we Russian Orthodox refuse to kowtow to the Pope of Rome and his megalomanic conceits.

Natalia Narochnitskaya:

Russia is charting its own course. Without a doubt, it is absolutely clear that Russia is an integral part of European civilisation, but, we should not see that as being restricted to only to its western currents. Russia is also the successor of [Constantinople New Rome]. The future of Russia is the future of Europe.

Interviewer:

Do you see Messrs Medvedev and Putin as the leaders [of this movement]?

Ms Narochnitskaya:

The West incessantly accuses us of a lack of separation of powers. However, today, we have a real separation of powers. We are speaking of two very strong leaders.

Interviewer:

Would you bet that Mr Putin will be the president in 2012?

Ms Narochnitskaya:

That is not my decision.

Interviewer:

Could the present economic crisis cause a new revolution in Russia in the 21^st century?

Ms Narochnitskaya:

No, Russia is finished with revolutions. Today, the Communist Party is fully incorporated into the political system of the country.

Interviewer:

Can a democracy on the Western model exist in Russia?

Ms Narochnitskaya:

In the West, the word “democracy” implies a philosophy of liberal democracy. In Russia, we see it differently. Not so long ago, we conducted an opinion poll to find out what [the Russian public] considers an unpardonable offence. 92 percent of respondents answered that “Treason to the Motherland” was such an offence. We have a different definition for democracy than you do.

Interviewer:

Why is there no pluralism in the Russian political system?

Ms Narochnitskaya:

Indeed, we do lack pluralism in that sense of the word, as Western-influenced liberals described it in the 90’s. Russians placed high hopes on them, but, they discredited themselves. Today, Russians identify them as the enemies of the people.

Interviewer:

Are Russians nostalgic for their [lost] empire?

Ms Narochnitskaya:

Russians understand that, in the absence of a strong Russia, a new Roman Empire, which is founded on a heap of printed dollars, is now bombing other countries. Faced with such a threat, we turn to our experience. Furthermore, because of its size and uneven development, Russia must have a sphere of influence, otherwise Russia would collapse. Today, Russia is ready to ensure that it will exert more power than in Soviet times.

Interviewer:

What do you think à propos the new “emperor”, Barack Obama?

Ms Narochnitskaya:

Today, the American political élite very much need Mr Obama, as they are attempting to rebuild their ambitions, which were undermined by Mr Bush.

Interviewer:

Between 1982 and 1989, you worked in the UN Secretariat. What are your impressions of the United States?

Ms Narochnitskaya:

The United States represents a civilisation that is devoid of culture. However, Americans are a nice, receptive, and surprisingly innocent people. However, a very strong ideology impels them, and their greed for the almighty dollar generates a predatory instinct in them vis-à-vis their relation to the rest of the world.

Interviewer:

What is the main problem facing Russia?

Ms Narochnitskaya:

The demographic crisis.

Russian Orthodox faithful at services, at communion

Interviewer:

Today, it seems that “Holy Russia” is being reborn. Once again, the churches are filled with people…

Ms Narochnitskaya:

In contemporary Russia, the words of Jesus Christ are more powerful than the words of Trotsky and Lenin. Today, in Russia, former Komsomol members go on pilgrimages to holy places.

Interviewer:

Are Russia and Europe condemned to misunderstanding because of energy disputes? Is it causing a new “cold war” today?

Ms Narochnitskaya:

No, the discussion has not led to a so-called “cold war”. Rather, the EU is agitated because it understands all-too-well its dependence on Russian [energy supplies]. Of course, the EU would rather have Russia dependent upon it, but, we should aim to have our relations reasonably interdependent, although there are questions that unite us and there are disputes that separate us.

Interviewer:

You described the conflict in Chechnya as a “criminal revolt”. What do you think about the fact that the largest mosque in Europe was built in Chechnya?

Ms Narochnitskaya:

I think that Europe should keep in mind that Russia protects it from an Islamic deluge.

26 May 2009

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As quoted in Narochnitskaya.ru

http://narochnitskaia.ru/cgi-bin/main.cgi?item=1r300r090601130700 (in Russian)

Editor’s Afterword:

In his recent trip abroad, US President Obama had the gall to lecture both Prime Minister Putin and Pope Benedict. Needless to say, neither man was impressed by the American popinjay. In fact, Mr Putin went from meeting Mr Obama to a meeting with Russian bikers, who were preparing to go on a mass bike rally in the Ukraine to celebrate the Russian Black Sea Fleet and the liberation of Sevastopol in the 2^nd Great Patriotic War. Mr Obama bleated about how “spheres of influence should not exist in the modern age”. Well, Vova gave the bikers a large Russian flag to fly during their motorcade through Little Russia.  Bully for Vladimir Vladimirovich! By his actions, he told that posturing American loud and clear, didn’t he? (Pope Benedict didn’t give in to The Greatest Hope of All Time either. I doubt that BO shall get the message, though. His messianic and self-righteous sort is DENSE.)

From the above, it is clear that Ms Narochnitskaya shares Mr Putin’s views completely. In fact, it is a point-of-view shared by virtually all educated Russians, save for a small minority that is in thrall to Western notions. Americans should shake themselves loose and SEE what is happening. Messrs Obama and Biden (the latter was in my area on Thursday last saying such to the true believers) are both croaking, “Recovery is just down the road!” If you believe that one, boy-oh-boy, do I have a wonderful one-owner bridge just for you!

Remember… iniquity and lies only triumph when we are quiescent. The truth SHALL set you free…