A modern approach to the study of Russian national policy

Abstract

The review analyzes the content of one of the latest monographs by the famous Soviet and Russian historian N.F. Bugai, on the status of study and experience of regulating ethnic processes in Russia during one of the most difficult periods of history – from the nineties of the last century to the early 20s of the present century. The author, having analyzed in detail the historiography of the issue that exists today, considers in chronological order the national policy in the Russian Federation carried out at different levels of the government and institutions of civil society. The retrospective presentation of information allows understanding the complexity of the issues accumulated by the end of the 90s, requiring not only optimal, but also quick solutions. The monograph contains a huge amount of information not only about the life of the indigenous peoples of Russia, but also representatives of other ethnic groups who have historically found themselves on its territory. Of particular interest are the conclusions and suggestions of the author concerning both the actual state national policy and the issues of its further study, although not all of them can be agreed with.