Managing Ethnic Diversity in Russia

by Oleh Protsyk (Editor), Benedikt Harzl (Editor)

Overview

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the norms and practices of ethnic diversity management in the Russian Federation in the last twenty years. It examines the evolution of the legal framework, the institutional architecture and the policies intended to address the large number of challenges posed by Russia’s immense ethno-cultural diversity. It analyses the legal, social and political changes affecting ethno-cultural relations and the treatment of ethnic minorities, and assesses how ethnic diversity both influences and is shaped by transformations in Russian politics and society. It concludes by appraising how successful or otherwise policies have been so far, and by outlining the challenges still faced by the Russian Federation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781136267734
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/07/2013
Series:	Routledge Contemporary Russia and Eastern Europe Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	296
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Oleh Protsyk is Lecturer in European Studies Program, University of Flensburg, Germany.

Benedikt Harzl is a Researcher at the Russian East European Eurasian Studies Centre at the University of Graz, Austria.

Table of Contents

Introduction Part 1. Domestic and International Legal Framework 1. Russian Legislation in the Area of Minority Rights2. International Norms and Legal Status of Minority Languages in Russia3. National-Cultural AutonomyPart 2. Ethnic Federalism and Minority Governance 4. Federalism and Regionalism 5. Governance and Types of Political Regimes in Ethnic Regions6. The Northern Caucasus and Challenges of Minority GovernancePart 3. Majority and Minority Identities 7. Development of Majority and Minority Identities8. Government Policies and Minority Identities Part 4. Political Participation and Representation 9. Electoral Rules10. Legislative Representation11. Ethnic MobilizationConclusion