How many Kazakhs lived in Russia according to the 2010 Russian census?
The 2010 Russian census recorded 647,732 Kazakhs living in Russia. These people reside primarily in regions bordering Kazakhstan.
Questions about Kazakhs in Russia
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Which Russian oblasts contain significant populations of Kazakhs?
Astrakhan Oblast holds a significant portion of this population while Volgograd Oblast and Samara Oblast also contain large numbers. Orenburg Oblast and Chelyabinsk Oblast are home to many families and Kurgan Oblast and Tyumen Oblast host communities as well. Omsk Oblast and Novosibirsk Oblast have notable concentrations and Altai Krai completes the list of major settlement areas.
When did Kazakh families acquire Russian citizenship after the Soviet Union collapsed?
After the end of the Soviet Union in 1991 they acquired Russian citizenship. Millions of people gained new legal status overnight during political upheaval.
Who directed the film Night Watch released in 2004?
Timur Bekmambetov directed the film Night Watch released in 2004. He also created its sequel Day Watch which arrived in 2006.
What positions did Aman Tuleyev hold in Kemerovo Oblast from 1997 to 2018?
Aman Tuleyev served as governor of Kemerovo Oblast from 1997 to 2018. He became chairman of the Council of People's Deputies of the Kemerovo oblast since April 2018.