The Albanian Diaspora in Budzhak and Priazovye: A Problem of Language and Identity
Journal: Journal on Ethnopolitics and Minority Issues in Europe
Year: 2024

The article analyses the problem of language and identity among the Albanian diaspora – an ethnic minority living along the Black Sea coast in the Budzhak region and the Azov Sea area in the Priazovye region. The paper outlines the history of Albanian settlements in Eastern Europe and traces various strategies for self-identification and the nuances of being an Albanian during different historical periods. In the last two decades of the 21st century, the Albanian diaspora has experienced a big r