| ID | 166597 |
| Title Proper | Where Do I Belong? Narratives of Rodina among Russian-speaking Youth in Kazakhstan |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Jašina-Schäfer, Alina |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This essay engages critically with the personal narratives of rodina (home, motherland) among Russian-speaking youth in post-Soviet Kazakhstan. It is argued that the concept of rodina as an important locus of belonging cannot be imbued with a single meaning; instead, it is characterised by internal conflicts and variations. Supported by empirical material, the essay moves beyond the confines of ‘nation’ and ‘nationality’ to illustrate the different ways in which Russian speakers frame their perception of rodina, and how such narratives can influence the construction of self- and community-identification.
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| `In' analytical Note | Europe-Asia Studies Vol.71, No.1; Jan 2019: p.97-116 |
| Journal Source | Europe-Asia Studies Vol: 71 No 1 |
| Key Words | Kazakhstan ; Russian-Speaking Youth |