CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2012
| Author | Agdeeva, Nailya Esgerovna |
|---|---|
| Title | ASYMMETRICAL FEDERALISM. THE CASE OF TATARSTAN |
| Summary | The composition of the Russian Federation sets an example of the multi-national state with ethno-federal structure. The asymmetry of this structure, with ethnically and regionally based units, raises the question of the rights and responsibilities each type of unit gets. Among other units, the case of Republic of Tatarstan within the RF can be considered as a positive model of the relation between the federal government and the ethnic unit. This study aims to find out if the status of Tatarstan is different from the positions of the other units, especially other republics, and if so, what are the reasons for that. In order to do so, literature on the topics related to the study, as well as official documents of the RF were analyzed. Among various motives, such as historical ties, economic opportunities, legal framework, and others, that indicate that Tatarstan enjoys privileges that most units do not, the reason that should be highlighted is the loyalty of the unit to the federal government and lack of the conflict. This indicates that the ethno-federal unit and minority associated with it have special rights and status only because the central government allows them. |
| Supervisor | Anton Pelinka |
| Department | Nationalism Studies MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2012/agdeeva_nailya.pdf |
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