Russian-speakers in Latvia and Estonia

Author (Person) ,
Publisher
Series Title
Series Details No.14, August 2004
Publication Date 15/08/2004
Content Type

Abstract:

Russians or so-called Russian-speakers in Latvia and Estonia pose a significant problem for both countries. Russian-speakers are a numerous minority in Latvia and Estonia, which causes deep division in these countries from the ethnical point of view. The problem of highest importance in the legal aspect is the unregulated status of the Russian-speakers. Though they are permanent residents of Latvia and Estonia many of them still do not have these countries' citizenship. The complex naturalisation procedure introduced by Latvia and Estonia soon after restoring independence in 1991 is considered to be main responsible for this.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://aei.pitt.edu/id/eprint/58048
Subject Categories
Countries / Regions ,