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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Fierman, William

Titel

Changing urban demography and the prospects of nationalism in Kazakhstan

Ist Teil von

• Canadian review of studies in nationalism, 2000-01, Vol.27 (1-2), p.7-20

Erscheinungsjahr

2000

Quelle

PAIS Index

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• The influence of demographic composition & language on nationalist movements in contemporary Kazakhstan is studied. An overview of the affects of Soviet communism on Kazakhstan's demography & language is presented. In addition, the motivations & actions behind individuals who supported or opposed the ethnonationalist movements in post-Soviet Kazakhstan are discussed. It is contended that the Kazak nationalist movement has asserted that Kazaks possess a unique historic connection to the territory of Kazakhstan. Moreover, the Kazak nationalist movement's attempt to pass measures that will redistribute the national population to the advantage of ethnic Kazaks & support for the repatriation of Kazaks residing outside the republic are addressed. Additional attention is dedicated toward discussing the Kazak nationalist movement's rejection of the existence of two state languages & advocacy of language legislation that elevates the status of Kazak. The implications of increased migration from Kazakhstan's rural to urban regions for future nationalist policies are also considered.