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The republics are one type of federal subject of the Russian Federation. 21 republics are internationally recognized as part of Russia; another is under its de facto control. [1] [2] [3] [b] The original republics were created as nation states for ethnic minorities.
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- Adygea. Population: 440,388. District: Southern Federal District (Europe) Capital city: Maykop. Languages: Russian, Adyghe.
- Altai. Population: 206,195. District: Siberian Federal District (Asia) Capital city: Gorno-Altaysk. Languages: Russian, Altay.
- Bashkortostan. Population: 4,072,102* District: Volga (Europe) Capital city: Ufa. Languages: Russian, Tatar, Bashkir. *Most populated republic in Russia.
- Buryatia. Population: 972,658. District: Siberian Federal District (Asia) Capital city: Ulan-Ude. Languages: Russian, Buryat.
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According to the Russian Constitution, the Russian Federation consists of republics, krais, oblasts, cities of federal importance, an autonomous oblast, and autonomous okrugs, all of which are equal subjects of the Russian Federation.
CodeNameCapital/ Administrative Centre [a]Flag01020304- Adygea
- Altai
- Bashkortostan
- Buryatia
- Dagestan
- Chechnya
- Chuvashia
- Ingushetia
- Kabardino-Balkaria
- Kalmykia
Continent:EuropeArea:2,934 square miles (7,600 sq km)Official Languages:Russian and AdygheContinent:AsiaArea:35,753 square miles (92,600 sq km)Official Languages:Russian and AltayContinent:EuropeArea:55,444 square miles (143,600 sq km)Official Languages:Russian and BashkirContinent:AsiaArea:135,638 square miles (351,300 sq km)Official Languages:Russian and BuryatContinent:EuropeArea:19,420 square miles (50,300 sq km)Official Languages:Russian, Aghul, Avar, Azeri, Chechen, Dargwa, Kumyk, Lak, Lezgian, Nogai, Rutul, Tabasaran, Tat and TsakhurContinent:EuropeArea:6,680 square miles (17,300 sq km)Official Languages:Russian and ChechenContinent:EuropeArea:7,065 square miles (18,300 sq km)Official Languages:Russian and ChuvashContinent:EuropeArea:1,351 square miles (3,500 sq km)Official Languages:Russian and IngushContinent:EuropeArea:4,826 square miles (12,500 sq km)Official Languages:Russian, Kabardian and BalkarContinent:EuropeArea:29,382 square miles (76,100 sq km)Official Languages:Russian and Kalmyk- Amanda Briney
Russia is divided into several types and levels of subdivisions. Federal subjects of Russia prior to the additions of six occupied Ukrainian regions in 2014 and 2022. Since 30 September 2022, the Russian Federation has consisted of eighty-nine federal subjects that are constituent members of the Federation. [1] .
All Russian republics - along with cities of federal status, oblasts, krais, autonomous districts and the Jewish Autonomous Region - are equal subjects of the Russian Federation, which is...
Apr 30, 2019 · The Russian Federation comprises of republics, cities of federal importance, krais, oblasts, an autonomous oblast, and autonomous okrugs. Each of the subjects has its own leader, a legislative body, and a constitutional court which is supported by the federal subjects’ constitution and legislation.