Orthodox Anti-Ecumenism as an Element of the Mobilization Model of Society: Political Aspects of Religious Fundamentalism

This article explores the anti-ecumenical movement in Russian Ortho- doxy, its facets of religious separation and isolationism. The article analyzes the sociocultural and political premises on which the isola- tionist ideology of Orthodox fundamentalists relies, in particular de- fensiveness and security, both of which intertwine with revanchism, geopolitical resentment, and an idealization of the Soviet past. It also explores the cultural phenomenon of “mobilization consciousness” — a psychological conviction that positive transformation processes in Russia can only occur in circumstances of extreme stress and danger. The article also compares of key features of modern Orthodox funda- mentalists and radical right movements.