Galvanizing nostalgia? : indigeneity and sovereignty in Siberia /

This book explores the survival of federal Russia. Based on the field of cultural anthropology and historical research in the republics of Eastern Siberia, Sakha (Yakutia), Buryatia and Tyva (Tuva), the book highlights Indigenous concerns about civil society, spiritual vitality and ecology. Indigeno...

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Main Author:	Balzer, Marjorie Mandelstam (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Ithaca, New York : Cornell University Press, 2021.
Subjects:	Indigenous peoples > Russia (Federation) > Siberia > Ethnic identity. Yakut (Turkic people) > Russia (Federation) > Siberia. Buriats > Russia (Federation) > Siberia. Tuvinian (Turkic people) > Russia (Federation) > Siberia. Sovereignty. Siberia (Russia) > Social conditions. Siberia (Russia) > Politics and government.

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Summary:	This book explores the survival of federal Russia. Based on the field of cultural anthropology and historical research in the republics of Eastern Siberia, Sakha (Yakutia), Buryatia and Tyva (Tuva), the book highlights Indigenous concerns about civil society, spiritual vitality and ecology. Indigenous groups are defending their lands and rights without being secessionist.
Physical Description:	xv, 254 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781501759772 1501759779 9781501761317 1501761315