They are Russian but not Russian (Russian Minorities)

Most people think Russia is ethnically uniform — but that couldn’t be further from the truth. In this video, we explore Russian minorities that rarely get attention outside the country. From Turkic and Mongolic peoples to Muslim communities and Asian-looking ethnic groups, Russia is home to dozens of nations with their own languages, traditions, food, and history. Many of them are citizens of Russia — but culturally very different from what the world imagines when hearing “Russian.” You’ll learn about their origins, how they became part of Russia, their religion, traditions, and how life for them looks today. This is the side of Russia most foreigners never see. Russia is not just one identity — and these Russian minorities prove it. 0:00 intro 0:46 Tatar 8:17 Bashkir 15:03 Buryat 18:42 Sakha 23:30 Chuvash 26:25 Dagestan