Expressed attachment to Russia and social integration: the case of young Russian speakers in Latvia, 2004–2010

Ieva Birka

Journal of Baltic Studies, 2016, vol. 47, issue 2, 219-238

Abstract: The aim of this article is to establish if expressed attachment to Russia, amongst surveyed Russian-speaking youths in 2004 and 2010 in Latvia, demonstrates any noteworthy correlations with factors promoting integration and feelings of belonging to Latvia. The correlation analysis shows that a sense of belonging to Russia and a sense of belonging to Latvia are not mutually exclusive. However, those Russian speakers in Latvia expressing a closer sense of belonging to Russia are also more likely to prefer an all-Russian environment, are skeptical of their rights and influence in Latvia, and are more likely to perceive discrimination in terms of citizenship status and ethnicity. These preferences suggest either a lack of integration or an “external homeland” influence.

Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1080/01629778.2015.1094743

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