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:
