by Damir Marinovich () I wouldn't completely disagree with some of the points made in the article "Anti-Western Sentiment as the Basis for Russian Unity, " heavily criticized by fellow RI contributor Eric Kraus.
Russian identity has a deeper anti-Western sentiment than implied by the recent rise of anti-Western sentiment among Russians, primarily caused by what is perceived as US and NATO aggression.
https://russia-insider.com/en/culture_christianity_society/2014/11/07/09-33-37am/religious_roots_russias_mistrust_towards_west