Building a Nation: Exploring Ethnic Minorities’ Perceptions and Attitudes in Kazakhstan
Journal: Nationalities Papers
Year: 2026

Abstract This article focuses on perceptions and attitudes of ethnic minorities toward nation-building processes in Kazakhstan. It provides important insights on how ethnic minorities position and perceive themselves after more than thirty years of nation-building. The article draws on a survey (N=4,000) and semi-structured interviews conducted in 17 regions of Kazakhstan. It concludes that despite some variations in perceptions toward civic and ethnic identities, in general, ethnic minorities p