Kolovrat

The kolovrat (“spinning wheel”) is an eight-spoked symbol resembling a swastika. While based on historical pagan sun symbols used across eastern Europe, the specific eight-spoked kolovrat symbol was popularised in the early 1990s by Russian neo-Nazi Alexey Dobrovolsky. 

The kolovrat is often used by hate groups in eastern Europe, particularly in Slavic countries like Russia; for hate groups, the kolovrat is generally intended to represent an “ancient” Slavic identity and culture. The “spokes” on the kolovrat are often seen both left-facing and right-facing.

The kolovrat can occasionally appear in non-hateful contexts, including by practitioners of pagan religions and beliefs, as well as by those with interests in pagan and Slavic cultures. As such, its use should always be identified and evaluated in context.