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They're not Russian. A large part of the Russian population of Russia was taken from China in the early 1900s, and even then I think they're sending many foreig

by graphe 3y ago

They're not Russian. A large part of the Russian population of Russia was taken from China in the early 1900s, and even then I think they're sending many foreigners of russia. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/russias-ethnic-minorities-disproportionately-conscripted-to-fight-the-war-in-ukraine https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/russias-ethnic-minorities-...

Krasnol 3y ago
Just because they've been "taken from China" over a century ago doesn't mean they're not "Russian" today. They surely have Russian documents and were allowed to vote in Russia for their president. They might be ethnic minorities, but this fact comes with the size of this country. And yes, I'm aware of the point you want to make. I do know that there is a huge racist issue at play. They're still Russians, though. Those foreigners are negligible compared to all those actual Russians.
- graphe 3y ago
  Thank you. When people say "Russian" they have an expectation. What is the difference between these foreigners and there ethnic groups in your eyes? >They surely have Russian documents and were allowed to vote in Russia for their president. I'm not sure if you were trying to be funny but you are.
  - petre 3y ago
    Between Tartarstan and Buryatia and Moscow and St. Petersburg? Quite a lot of difference. Ethnicity, religion, income, education etc. They are also throwing Central Asian migrants towards the frontline after a short trip to prison. You'll find largely the same ethnic groups in North-Western Kazahstan and Orenburg oblast.
  - Krasnol 3y ago
    > When people say "Russian" they have an expectation. What is the difference between these foreigners and there ethnic groups in your eyes? Their nationality, obviously. Additionally, in this conflict, often the fact that the foreigners have a choice to join the war. > I'm not sure if you were trying to be funny but you are. I'm aware of the diplomatically said, "flawed democracy" which is the Russian political system, but the fact remains valid.

by graphe 3y ago

Krasnol 3y ago

Just because they've been "taken from China" over a century ago doesn't mean they're not "Russian" today. They surely have Russian documents and were allowed to vote in Russia for their president. They might be ethnic minorities, but this fact comes with the size of this country. And yes, I'm aware of the point you want to make. I do know that there is a huge racist issue at play. They're still Russians, though. Those foreigners are negligible compared to all those actual Russians.

graphe 3y ago
Thank you. When people say "Russian" they have an expectation. What is the difference between these foreigners and there ethnic groups in your eyes? >They surely have Russian documents and were allowed to vote in Russia for their president. I'm not sure if you were trying to be funny but you are.
- petre 3y ago
  Between Tartarstan and Buryatia and Moscow and St. Petersburg? Quite a lot of difference. Ethnicity, religion, income, education etc. They are also throwing Central Asian migrants towards the frontline after a short trip to prison. You'll find largely the same ethnic groups in North-Western Kazahstan and Orenburg oblast.
- Krasnol 3y ago
  > When people say "Russian" they have an expectation. What is the difference between these foreigners and there ethnic groups in your eyes? Their nationality, obviously. Additionally, in this conflict, often the fact that the foreigners have a choice to join the war. > I'm not sure if you were trying to be funny but you are. I'm aware of the diplomatically said, "flawed democracy" which is the Russian political system, but the fact remains valid.