Russians in Estonia: Is Narva the next Crimea?
2015; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 56; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1080/15387216.2015.1110040
ISSN1938-2863
AutoresDavid J. Trimbach, Shannon O’Lear,
Tópico(s)Eastern European Communism and Reforms
ResumoRussia's illegal annexation of Crimea and involvement in Ukrainian border regions pose serious consequences and questions. The precedence of Russian military intervention illustrates the porosity and potential for conflicts in other post-Soviet border regions. The Estonian borderland city of Narva, populated predominantly by Russian-speakers, is one such potential site of tension. Based on preliminary findings and data collected in Narva in 2013, this article provides an overview of citizenship, identity, and geographic affiliation issues among Narva's Russian-speaking community in an effort to generate insights as to how any Russian overtures and potential intervention might be received in Narva.
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