Ukrainian Ethno-Cultural Centers in Almaty City and Almatinskaya Oblast: Current Situation and Challenges
Ukrainian Ethno-Cultural Centers in Almaty City and Almatinskaya Oblast: Current Situation and Challenges

Summary/Abstract: The ethnic Ukrainian population has been part of a multi-ethnic community of the Republic of Kazakhstan for a long time. After the period of emigration that occurred at the dawn of Kazakhstani independence, numerous ethno-cultural centers were created on the territory of Kazakhstan, becoming sources of empowerment and means of self-realization for various ethno-cultural communities in the Republic. This article indicates the role of Ukrainian ethno-cultural centers in Almaty city and Almatinskaya oblast in their threefold mission: support and maintaining of ethno-cultural identity of Ukrainians; realization of the Doctrine of National Unity of the Republic of Kazakhstan; and maintaining friendly relations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and Ukraine. The article is based on first-hand information about the day-to-day activity of ethno-cultural centers, including participatory observations and interviews with official representatives of those centers.

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