National identity in Russia: between globalization and glocalization
Journal: Proceedings from Higher Educational Institutions Sociology Economics Politics
Year: 2025

Russia is a multinational and multicultural country, making the issue of national identity extremely important. National identity refers to the capacity to unite national, ethnic, and territorial communities into a cohesive whole. It fosters a shared awareness of belonging to one nation and people. This paper explores issues of support for this unification and examines the impact of globalizational trends on individuals’ commitment to national traditions and ideals. Through a comparative analysi