Ethnic groups in Russia

Russia is a multinational state with over 190 ethnic groups designated as nationalities; the populations of these groups vary enormously, from millions (e.g., Russians, Tatars) to under 10,000 (e.g., Samis, Kets). The 83 (or 85) federal subjects which together constitute the Russian Federation include: * 21 national republics (intended as homes to a specific ethnic minority) * 5 autonomous okrugs (usually with substantial or predominant ethnic minority) * 1 autonomous oblast

Ethnic groups in Russia

Russia is a multinational state with over 190 ethnic groups designated as nationalities; the populations of these groups vary enormously, from millions (e.g., Russians, Tatars) to under 10,000 (e.g., Samis, Kets). The 83 (or 85) federal subjects which together constitute the Russian Federation include: * 21 national republics (intended as homes to a specific ethnic minority) * 5 autonomous okrugs (usually with substantial or predominant ethnic minority) * 1 autonomous oblast