1/3 to 1/2 is a tremendous exaggeration. In Latvia it is ~11%, in Estonia, close to 5%, and in Lithuania, next to non existent. The predominantly ethnic Russia

1/3 to 1/2 is a tremendous exaggeration. In Latvia it is ~11%, in Estonia, close to 5%, and in Lithuania, next to non existent. The predominantly ethnic Russian who were living in the SSR of Latvia or Estonia, but were not Latvian citizens before 1940, and who have not learned the language and acquired citizenship after '91 have rights, but cannot vote or hold some political offices. Same with any other foreigner. They can learn the national language and apply for citizenship. Choosing not to doesn't mean they are treated poorly or unfairly. https://rosalux-geneva.org/baltics-breaking-up-after-a-forced-marriage/ https://rosalux-geneva.org/baltics-breaking-up-after-a-force...