Sammanfattning
Dr. Larisa Kangaspuro, Researcher of Migration, Leader of project, Aleksanteri Institute, University of Helsinki, Finland
Dr. Inta Mierina, Professor, Director of the Centre for Diaspora and Migration, University of Latvia
Russian Identity Abroad: Challenges and Transformation Post-2022
Since 2022, the war in Ukraine, and the subsequent sanctions, social pressures, and cultural changes have significantly influenced the perception of "Russianness" among both Russians living abroad, as well as the host communities. The phenomenon of shifting external perceptions of Russian identity intertwined with the internal reevaluation of belonging to Russian culture and language is one of profound academic interest, as it illustrates the socio-psychological consequences of war for the migrant or ethnic minority communities linked with the aggressor country.
Post-2022, "Russianness" for emigrants has evolved into both a challenge and an opportunity for introspection. While for some, vilification and condemnation of the historic homeland become a unifying factor, for others, the current situation becomes a source of internal conflict, re-assessment and re-imagination of oneself. This evolving identity reflects the tension between cultural heritage and contemporary global challenges, emphasizing the role of culture and language as anchors in turbulent times.
The proposed methodological framework and theoretical lenses aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of these dynamics in the context of Finland and Latvia offering insights applicable to broader diaspora studies.
Dr. Inta Mierina, Professor, Director of the Centre for Diaspora and Migration, University of Latvia
Russian Identity Abroad: Challenges and Transformation Post-2022
Since 2022, the war in Ukraine, and the subsequent sanctions, social pressures, and cultural changes have significantly influenced the perception of "Russianness" among both Russians living abroad, as well as the host communities. The phenomenon of shifting external perceptions of Russian identity intertwined with the internal reevaluation of belonging to Russian culture and language is one of profound academic interest, as it illustrates the socio-psychological consequences of war for the migrant or ethnic minority communities linked with the aggressor country.
Post-2022, "Russianness" for emigrants has evolved into both a challenge and an opportunity for introspection. While for some, vilification and condemnation of the historic homeland become a unifying factor, for others, the current situation becomes a source of internal conflict, re-assessment and re-imagination of oneself. This evolving identity reflects the tension between cultural heritage and contemporary global challenges, emphasizing the role of culture and language as anchors in turbulent times.
The proposed methodological framework and theoretical lenses aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of these dynamics in the context of Finland and Latvia offering insights applicable to broader diaspora studies.
| Originalspråk | engelska |
|---|---|
| Tidskrift | Region |
| ISSN | 2166-4307 |
| Status | !!Accepted/In press - 2025 |
| MoE-publikationstyp | A2 Granska artikel i en vetenskaplig tidskrift |