Question

Which groups made up the primary populations of early Russia

Answer 1

Answer:

Vikings and Slavs

Explanation:

Answer 2

Russia is a multi-national state with over 186 ethnic groups designated[by whom?] as nationalities; the populations of these groups vary enormously, from millions (e.g., Russians, Tatars) to under 10,000 (e.g., Samis, Kets).[1]  

Ethnic groups in Russia (2010 )[2]

Ethnic groups

Russian

 

77.7%

Other

 

10.2%

Unspecified  

 

3.9%

Tatar

 

3.7%

Ukrainian  

 

1.4%

Bashkir

 

1.1%

Chuvash  

 

1%

Chechen  

 

1%

The 83 (or 85) federal subjects which together constitute the Russian Federation include:  

21 national republics (intended as homes to a specific ethnic minority)

5 autonomous okrugs (usually with substantial or predominant ethnic minority)

1 autonomous oblaster:

Explanation: