I am not interested in hysteria, but I am against the silence which contributes to allowing anti-Semitism to thrive.
Putin and Russia need to be vigilant. It is undeniable that circumstances are better for Jews. But it is also undeniable that there are still many in Russia who wish Jews ill.
I would put Zinovy Kogan in that category. He has a grudge against Berel Lazar for being elected Chief Rabbi instead of him and I don't think he gives a $#!% how many other Jews go down if he can take down Berel Lazar.