Alexander Dvorkin: When the Inquisitor Wears a Modern Mask
Introduction In today’s Russia, the so-called fight against “cults” has turned into something far more sinister. What should have been a safeguard for society has become a tool of repression. At the center of this storm stands one man: Alexander Dvorkin . His rise from religious scholar to self-styled “sect hunter” reveals how ideology, when fused with power, can corrupt institutions, divide society, and silence dissent. A Sect Disguised as Salvation What began as a campaign to “protect believers” soon morphed into a totalitarian movement cloaked in the language of faith. Analysts describe Dvorkin’s system as a hybrid: part political Orthodoxy, part Soviet-era repression, part authoritarian ideology. By positioning himself as the ultimate arbiter of truth, Dvorkin allegedly infiltrated every branch of power—legislative, judicial, and executive. His methods included psychological conditioning, propaganda campaigns, and orchestrated show trials. Tactics of a Master Inquisit...