Russian Goal (Russian: Русская Цель) is a militant

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organization in Russia, at one time led by Semyon Tokmakov. The group achieved international notoriety in 1999 when its members, led by Tokmakov, attacked William Jefferson, an

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embassy guard. Tokmakov was arrested for the attack, but amnestied after receiving a short jail sentence.

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Youth Human Rights Group, Karelia, Russia. 18 Nov 2005. Russian nationalist organizations Paramilitary organizations based in Russia Far-right politics in Russia {{Russia-org-stub