DOI: 10.25136/2409-7144.2020.7.33557

Abstract: The questions of interethnic integration hold the key role in modern research. It particularly pertains to border regions, which are the center of continuous migration flow. Constant change of ethnic and cultural structure of the society requires taking measures on for minimization of negative manifestation of interethnic relations, as well as measures on the development of integration processes in the society. The subject of this research is the specificities of interethnic integration in Russia’s border region in the period of intense migration processes. The goal consists in determination of peculiarities of interethnic relations in Altai Krai, specifics of interethnic integration in border region from the perspective of exclusion/acceptance of foreign migrants by the locals. The results of surveys conducted in 2015 and 2019 by Altai State University in the Altai Krai (n=1753) are presented. Application of frequency and factor analysis allowed identifying positive and negative practices of interethnic integration, factors of exclusion and inclusion of foreign migrants, as well as comparing interethnic relations in the region. The scientific novelty of this work lies in description of the specifics of interethnic integration in border region through the prism of exclusion/acceptance of foreign migrants by the local community.

DOI: 10.25136/2409-7144.2019.12.31459

Abstract:   In the era of intense migration processes, when migration is a catalyst for multiple socioeconomic changes and challenges, especially relevant become the questions of migration security, particularly in Russia with dozens of border regions.  The subject of this research is the personal migration security (of migrants and population). The goal consists in the analysis of migration security of migrants and local population in border areas of the Russian Federation; identification of the factors of personal migration security based on the results of sociological research. The sociological surveys conducted in 2017-2018 in border regions of Russia (Altai Krai, Murmansk Oblast, Orenburg Oblast, Pskov Oblast, Rostov Oblast and the Republic of Dagestan) among population (n=3771) and migrants (n=784) serve as the empirical framework. The authors’ special contribution consists in formulation of the original definition of migration security and its review through personal, social and state security. The article analyzes the security of migrants and security of local population, highlights the peculiarities of both, determines the factors of personal security.