Armenian Communities of the Krasnodar Krai of the Russian Federation: developments and trends

Abstract

The Armenians of the Krasnodar Krai present one of the largest Armenian communities in the 20th century. Throughout the whole 20th century Armenians were engaged in quite productive activities in the Krasnodar Krai, taking part in local political, cultural and economic procedures. It has organized and functioning structures trying to preserve the Armenian identity and system of national values in this corner of the world.

The article discusses the development and trends of the Armenian communities of the Krasnodar Krai of the Russian Federation in the post-Soviet period.

In addition to methodological problems, it examines three major historical stages, during which formed Diaspora in Krasnodar Krai. Particularly details the third period, including the end of the 80-th of the last century. It shows how modern technological resources contribute to the preservation of national identity of Armenians and also help the intergration of Armenians in Russia.

In this regard, underlines the critical importance of self-evolution of the Armenians and the enhancement of national identity as components of the image of the living conditions of Armenians in the Diaspora. Against the backdrop of renewed Russian bational policy addresses the relationship if the Armenians with Russian and other ethnic groups as weil as the relationship with Armenia and the problem of repatriation.