Keyword: «“the hobbit”»

The article presents the results of a study of the presence of Russophobia in the works of J. R. R. Tolkien. The author reveals the concept of Russophobia. The evidence of supporters and opponents of Tolkien's theory of Russophobia is analyzed. Letters of the writer with his opinion on this issue are given. In conclusion, the author summarizes the data and makes his assessment of the presence of Russophobia and racism in Tolkien's works.