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Russians in Latvia: peculiarities of socio-cultural adaptation and identity
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Abstract The author identifies trends and variations of the socio-cultural identity and integration of Russians in Latvia. According to the author, since the middle 1990s, two trends have been recognized - first, the 'ingrowing' of ethnic Russians into the life of independent Latvia, and second, forming thei... view more
The author identifies trends and variations of the socio-cultural identity and integration of Russians in Latvia. According to the author, since the middle 1990s, two trends have been recognized - first, the 'ingrowing' of ethnic Russians into the life of independent Latvia, and second, forming their new identity. The article presents a number of factors hampering the integration of ethnic Russians into Latvian society. Variations and options of socio-cultural identity and integration (or assimilation) of the Russian population of Latvia are shown.... view less
Keywords
Latvia; identity; social integration; Russia; adaptation; sociocultural factors; Russian; assimilation
Classification
Migration, Sociology of Migration
Document language
English
Publication Year
2009
Page/Pages
p. 79-82
Journal
Baltic Region (2009) 1
Status
Postprint; reviewed