Abstract
The information presented in the article describes the results of the sociological survey of ethnic and cultural relations in the Ethnic Republics of the Volga Federal District, namely the Chuvash Republic and the Mari El Republic. The purpose of the research was to highlight issues concerning some aspects of ethnic culture, specifically intercultural communication among young people (of 16–30 years old) in Cheboksary (the capital city of the Chuvash Republic) and Yoshkar-Ola (the capital city of the Mari El Republic). The research was focused on revealing the tolerant or intolerant, respectful or disrespectful attitude of native young people (representatives of the prevalent ethnicity) to other ethnic groups. The study was conducted using the methods of interviewing by means of computer-assisted web questionnaire. The answers were collected from university students. In conclusion, it was established that in general, native people from the Chuvash Republic and the Mari El Republic are non-conflict, tolerant and friendly.
Highlights
IntroductionStudents of other ethnicities study at universities in this region
The territory of the Volga Region is historically formed as a multi-ethnic region
Our current research is a follow-up to the research conducted in 2015, the results of which are presented in the articles «Основные тенденции этнокультурного воспитания на современном этапе: региональный аспект» [1] and «Современное состояние межнациональных отношений в Чувашской Республике» [2]
Summary
Students of other ethnicities study at universities in this region. These are mainly Turkmens, Uzbeks, Tajiks and other representatives of Central Asia ethnic groups. Our current research is a follow-up to the research conducted in 2015, the results of which are presented in the articles «Основные тенденции этнокультурного воспитания на современном этапе: региональный аспект» [1] and «Современное состояние межнациональных отношений в Чувашской Республике» [2]. The research was focused around the following aspects: – toleration and tension in the intercultural communication between persons and groups; – attitude towards the culture, traditions and customs of native and foreign ethnicities among young people; – ethnic mentality and problems of ethnocultural interaction
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