book chapter
Ethnic, religious, and cultural setting
russia: a country study • Washington, D.C. • Published In 1996 • Pages: 169-235
By: Curtis, Glenn E. (Glenn Eldon), Leighton, Marian Kirsch.
Abstract
Russia during the Soviet era was home to a large number of ethnic groups with a constitutionally-enshrined right to a self-administered homeland as well as a variety of religious denominations. With minimal historical background, this document provides brief contemporary descriptions of each, including their status within the post-Soviet federation, and how persistent demands for greater autonomy and rights create obstacles to the formation of a Western-style democracy. This is followed by a useful short history of the development of Russian literature and arts.
- Region
- Europe
- Sub Region
- Eastern Europe
- Document Type
- book chapter
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Social Scientist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Teferi Abate Adem ; 2019
- Field Date
- no date given
- Coverage Date
- 1920-1996
- Coverage Place
- Russia
- Notes
- Glen E. Curtis and Marian Leighton
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 235a-235e)
- LCCN
- 97007563
- LCSH
- Soviet Union--Administrative and political divisions
- Soviet Union--Ethnic relations
- Russia (Federation)--Administrative and political divisions
- Russia (Federation)--Ethnic identity--Political aspects
- Art and literature--Russia--History