Multiple Identity or Double Life?
The Self-Perception of Russians in Estonia
Deutsche Fassung
Abstract
For several years, the Russian minority in Estonia has been searching for a position between cultures. Artists have developed various forms of hybrid self-perception in order to avoid being clearly categorised as either “Russian” or “Estonian”. Today, Russia’s war against Ukraine makes this almost impossible. A neutral stance on this war raises doubts, while the Estonian majority of society expects a clear positioning.
(Osteuropa 5/2025, pp. 167–174)