Belonging in Flux: Homeland Attachment, Perceptions of Belonging, and Historical Legacies in Russian Diasporas

Session Submission Type: Panel

Brief Description

This panel critically engages with the intersection of identity, belonging, and migration within the context of diasporic communities and brings together three theoretical and methodological perspectives on the complex interplay of historical, socio-political, and cultural factors shaping the experiences of diasporic communities. The panellists explore the nuanced narratives of individuals within Russian diasporas, exploring the impact of homeland attachment, perceptions of belonging in host societies, and the enduring legacy of traumatic historical events. The presentations collectively contribute to the ongoing discourse on the emotional, cultural, and historical dimensions shaping the lives of individuals within diasporic communities.

Sub Unit

• Anthropology, Cultural Studies

Chair

• Félix Krawatzek, ZOiS Berlin (Germany)

Papers

• Contemporary Narratives of Belonging of Post-Soviet Migrants in Germany - Ian McQuistion, Library of Congress

• Explaining Parental Homeland Attachment among the Second Generation in Canada: Russians in Context - Hakob Matevosyan, ZOiS Berlin (Germany)

• History and Intergenerational Agreement on Politics in Germany - Félix Krawatzek, ZOiS Berlin (Germany)