Abstract
This study examines popular support for separatism among Russians and non-Russian titular nationalities (titulars) in 10 ethnic republics of the Russian Federation: Karelia, Komi, Tatarstan, Bashkortostan, Udmurtia, Adygea, Dagestan, Kabardino-Balkaria, Sakha-Yakutia and Tuva. A survey was carried out in the urban regions of these republics in 1999 and 2000 in which 5,233 Russians and 4,703 titulars participated. We found that perceived negative inter-group relations significantly contribute to support for separatism among titulars, but reduce support for separatism by Russians. In contrast, indicators of prosperity of the republic and prior separatist elite-activism predict support for separatism among both titulars and Russians.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 353-373 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| Journal | Europe - Asia Studies |
| Volume | 60 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - May 2008 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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