title: The birth of European russophobia (XV–XVII centuries). The first article
abstract: The article is devoted to the historical origins of Russophobia in Europe, which began to form in the 15th century. The article examines the complexity of the processes of the emergence of Russophobic sentiments, reveals their roots in long-term historical contacts between Russia and Western Europe, changes in the political and religious spheres. The article reveals the specifics of Russophobia, which was formed in different Western countries. After the Mongol invasion and the period of the Hord
journal: Moscow State University Bulletin Series 18 Sociology and Political Science