 The Mladorossi organization had a fascist influence as demonstrated by its doctrine and as visible through its use of the Roman salute popularized by the Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini to salute its leader (renounced when Hitler launched Operation Barbarossa).Alexander Kazembek saw from fascism the combination of traditionalism, nationalism, anti-communism, as well as the desire to lean on the masses hence the imitation of the Italian fascists.Kazembek also was in some sort of contact with Mussolini.