"There are two main movements that are in opposition to us," Vladislav Surkov, presidential deputy chief of staff, told a February 7 meeting of activists from United Russia, which is commonly referred to as the "party of power" in Russia.
"One political force is urging us to take a step back. I would describe it as a party of oligarchic revenge," he said.
The other was the "party of isolationists."
"They are almost like Nazis - people who are talking about the Western threat, the Chinese onslaught, and the Muslim attack: Russia for Russians," Surkov said.
He advised United Russia to act more vigorously to explain and promote the party's positions, engage in broad public debate, and attract young people and supporters across the political spectrum.
"Those who are not against us are for us," Surkov said.
