<P> A rise of radical nationalism in modern Russia is considered to be a result of several factors; the humiliation felt after the fall of the Soviet Union; a response to the activity of ethnic criminal groups from the South Caucasus and Central Asia and ongoing illegal immigration from these regions; and a reaction to modern, Russian - enforced national tolerance . It is also alleged that the FSB is selectively using nationalist extremism to drive sentiments in the society in desired direction . In modern Russia, the term националист (Russian pronunciation: (nətsɨənɐˈljist)) or "nationalist" bears the negative connotation of far - right nationalists and neo-fascists, rather than in the word's original meaning . Some parties like United Russia use the word as a pejorative synonymous with chauvinism regarding their right - wing opponents . </P> <P> The financial crisis starting 2008 - 2009 saw the anti-immigration sentiment become more accepted in Russia because of an increased concern that immigrants--particularly illegals--would compete for jobs with the domestic workforce, and if not getting jobs, would turn to crime . </P> <P> Outside Russia, with the fall of Soviet ideology of enforced internationalism, national clashes among the ethnic groups within its former borders erupted . Because of repressive Soviet occupation politics and the privileged status of Russians in Soviet society, some post-Soviet states rejected all things Russian and Soviet as a symbols of occupation, and particularly in Baltic states and Georgia, with some embracing anti-Russian sentiment . </P> <P> Following the 2014 Russian military intervention in Ukraine, United Russia has increasingly relied on Russian nationalism for support . At the same time, the ruling party cultivated close ties with Eurosceptic, far - right and far - left political movements, supporting them financially and inviting them to Eurasian conferences in Crimea and Saint Petersburg . </P>

Describe the condition of non russian nationalist before and after the october revolution