이주민 유입으로 본 민족갈등 -크라스노다르 주의 메스케티안 투르크 사례를 중심으로-

Abstract

A new social phenomenon seen in Russia after the collapse of the USSR is migration. There exist two types of migration: international migration from previous Soviet republics and other far countries and an inner migration within Russia. Migration of various types can cause conflicts between Local residents and immigrants. These conflicts, however, are not a simple friction between 'outsiders' and 'insiders', Due to the fact that most immigrants are non-Russians, situations can intensify into an ethnic conflict. Migration takes place most actively in central areas such as Moscow and St. Petersburg, and southwestern regions such as Stavropol, Krasnodar, and Rostov. Many people moved to southern Russia due to its geographical position connecting the Caucasus, Central Asia and Russia, as its connection provides convenient transportation. Additionally, the area possesses better climatic conditions compared to other Russian areas. The situation of Krasnodar Oblast could be seen as a case of ethic conflict due to the constant wave of migration observed in the area, as well as the unprecedented situation where immigrants to Krasnodar Oblast were forced to move again to a totally unrelated country. This paper has been prepared for the purpose of investigating ethnic conflicts resulting from an inflow of immigrants, particularly focusing on a case of Meskhetian Turks in Krasnodar. This article consists of three sections. The first section examines the current situation of immigrant inflow and the characteristics of the region's ethnic composition and community, such as the long existence of Cossacks and their position in the region. The second analyzes the various causes of conflict with Meskhetian Turks. For example, the Meskhetian Turks' stereotype, their closed lifestyle, and the unfriendly attitude of Cossacks towards them. The third investigates the migration politics of the Krasnodar government and the Legal restrictions against them, the distant air in the local community, the influence of local media on the public's negative opinion of Turks, and finally, the results of the conflict.