Amid the war in Ukraine, Russia relocated a substantial number of Ukrainian refugees to its territory, with a significant portion compelled to seek shelter in the Siberian Federal District and the...Show moreAmid the war in Ukraine, Russia relocated a substantial number of Ukrainian refugees to its territory, with a significant portion compelled to seek shelter in the Siberian Federal District and the Far Eastern Federal District. This study delves into the historical and contemporary migration patterns considering Siberia, revealing Russia's persistent drive to populate this region. By examining coerced migrations in the past, alongside the challenges of a declining population in Siberia today, and analyzing the current relocation of refugees to these areas, this research highlights the cyclical nature present in the Imperial, Soviet, and Russian governments' efforts. The programmes and initiatives, implemented by the Imperial, Soviet, and Russian governments to populate the Siberian Federal District and the Far Eastern Federal District, may achieve initial success but eventually encounter difficulties leading to individuals moving out of Siberia again. The resettlement of Ukrainian refugees in Siberia underscores Russia's ongoing pursuit of a "Siberian Solution," shedding light on the intricate dynamics of compelled population movements within the region.Show less
A comparative-historical analysis of the Baltic region and Central Asia between 1917 and 1925 in order to find the answer to the research question, which is as follows: ‘What factors determined the...Show moreA comparative-historical analysis of the Baltic region and Central Asia between 1917 and 1925 in order to find the answer to the research question, which is as follows: ‘What factors determined the success of anti-Soviet resistance between 1917-1925 in the Baltic region, compared to the failed resistance against Soviet imperialism in Central Asia?’ It is concluded that the most important factors in this study are the history of inter-ethnic violence in the Baltic region and the failure of the Soviet Union to use terror as a tool of imperialism in the Baltic region, within the context of the other factors by Anderson (2005) that are discussed.Show less
