Routledge - Russians As The New Minority History Book

Explore the complex shift of identity and politics in the former Soviet Union with Russians As The New Minority: Ethnicity And Nationalism In The Soviet Successor States. This Routledge publication examines the lives of twenty-five million Russians living in newly independent states following the dissolution of the USSR. As these territories were carved into new nations to meet the aspirations of indigenous populations, millions of Russians found themselves living as minorities in lands where they once felt at home. This book investigates whether these new governments can manage multi-national populations and how the formerly dominant groups navigate their changing status. It provides a deep look into the challenges of ethnicity and nationalism in these successor states, making it a vital resource for those studying the history of Russia and the geopolitical changes of the post-Soviet era.