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The rise of nationalism in russia. and now that extends to the resurgence of a legendary group of militants. fierce horsemen with roots deep in the kremlin. called the cossacks. they're revered in russia. much like cowboy or minute men are here in the united states. and as our partners reveal, despite complicated legacies that are both violent and tragic, the cossacks are back. ♪ >> reporter: it was one of the most shocking images from the 2014 olympics. a group of punk rockers beaten by men with whips. the women and their supporters are members of the now famous band pussy riot. the band an...

World, which means one group of people killing another because of their religion or ethnicity. today, we call it ethnic cleansing. ♪ every sunday cossacks march down one of southern russia's main streets. the pageantry represents a revival for both the cossacks and russia. >> translator: nowadays i think the cossacks are the core that is the base and hopes of many russians. many people hope russia will be restored and think that cossacks, that we are truly the core of a new revival of russia. >> reporter: it is not accident that the cossacks traditions are re-emerging at the same time vladim...