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Diversity or Unity: Interpreting the Discourse of a Multi-Ethnic Russian Nation in Kazan

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This article explores bottom-up responses to the Kremlin’s approach to nation-building in a multi-ethnic state. How do residents of ethnically mixed cities navigate conflicting themes of unity and diversity in the federal discourse of Russia as a multi-ethnic nation (mnogonatsional'nyi narod)? This discourse runs counter to assimilative policies and a concurrent vision of Russia as a civilisation rooted in Slavic culture. In the diverse city of Kazan, the discourse is shown to be easily adopted by residents in narrating belonging, while being a problematic basis for nation-building. The discussion highlights the importance of regional and ethnic subject positions in bottom-up engagement with nation-building in Russia.

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  • Leila Wilmers, 2024. "Diversity or Unity: Interpreting the Discourse of a Multi-Ethnic Russian Nation in Kazan," Europe-Asia Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 76(7), pages 1078-1101, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:ceasxx:v:76:y:2024:i:7:p:1078-1101
    DOI: 10.1080/09668136.2024.2365267
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