Well sort of. It's not really a reaction against black people as much as it is against migrants from the neighboring nations and a lot of those people look white but they aren't "slavic". Of course black people are subject to just as much if not more discrimination than anyone else. Antisemitism and neo nazi movements were on the rise before recent crackdowns. Racist sentiments haven't made their way up through the government because Putin and other officials are in control but criminal elements have made up for that. Many nationalist gangs try and harass, intimidate, beat, and murder immigrants and then put it on tape in order to make a point. A little known fact is that a lot of the fuel behind Russian democratic movement has come from right wing nationalists.
To me one of the biggest issues seems to be the dysfunctional justice system. Almost 1/3 of all Russian police officers have serious psychological problems or are psychotic. Let's not forget though the incredible contributions of the Russian people to the world. I still think the future is ultimately bright if they can control the more negative elements.
