Support for Separatism in Ethnic Republics of the Russian Federation

Louk Hagendoorn, Edwin Poppe and Anca Minescu

Europe-Asia Studies, 2008, vol. 60, issue 3, 353-373

Abstract: 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.

Date: 2008
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DOI: 10.1080/09668130801947960

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