| ID | 082092 |
| Title Proper | Support for separatism in ethnic republics of the Russian Federation |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Hagendoorn, Louk ; Poppe, Edwin ; Minescu, Anca |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | 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.
* An earlier version of this paper was presented at the 2006 Scientific Meeting of the International Society for Political Psychology, Barcelona, 15 July 2006. The research was funded by the Dutch Organization of Scientific Research under the label 'Russians as minorities, post-communist ethnic relations in five semi-autonomous regions of the Russian Federation I and II' in 1997 and 1998. The Centre for Sociological Studies (OPINIO) of Moscow State University gathered the data. The authors would like to acknowledge the International Association for the Promotion of Co-operation with Scientists from the New Independent States of the Former Soviet Union (INTAS) for grant 03-51-4997 |
| `In' analytical Note | Europe-Asia Studies Vol. 60, No.3; May 2008: p353-373 |
| Journal Source | Europe-Asia Studies Vol. 60, No.3; May 2008: p353-373 |
| Key Words | Former Soviet Union ; Separatism ; Ethnicity |