

The call of Anastasia
26 snips Apr 24, 2025
Delve into the intriguing world of the Anastasia movement, a community with strong family values that’s taken root in Germany from Russia. Discover their eco-friendly façade that conceals deeper extremist ideologies, including racism and queerphobia. Hear personal accounts of migration and the cultural challenges faced by those seeking hope and connection. Explore tensions with local residents and concerns about far-right influences within the community, highlighting the importance of awareness and accountability in addressing extremism.
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Svetlana's Early Experience
- Svetlana joined Anastasia to escape life's pressures and found it welcoming at first.
- She however encountered strange and personal spiritual interpretations that made her uneasy.
The Origin and Dark Core
- Vladimir Migré invented Anastasia, a fictional mystical figure from Russian forests.
- His books combine ecological utopia with deeply disturbing anti-Semitic and racist ideas.
Undercover in Anastasia
- Silvio Duve infiltrated Anastasia for two years undercover.
- He found meetings mixing ecological farming with extreme conspiracy theories and far-right ideology.