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Historical and Contemporary Predictors of Regional Cultural Differences in Individualism-Collectivism in Russia (92628)
Session Chair: Albina Gallyamova
Thursday, 15 May 2025 11:45
Session: Session 2
Room: Room 608 (6F)
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
This report explores historical (1877, 1905) and contemporary predictors of regional cultural differences in individualism–collectivism (IND-COL) across Russia, focusing on private land ownership and agricultural employment. IND-COL reflects whether societies prioritize group cohesion or individual autonomy, shaping regional development and sociocultural institutions. Using archival data from 1907 covering 50 provinces in European Russia (Land tenure statistics, 1907), the prevalence of peasant private land ownership in 1887 and 1905 was calculated as the ratio of private land holdings to households utilizing allotment land. IND-COL indicators included an index derived from demographic and social data, such as the proportion of three-generation or living-alone households and annual divorce ratios.
Regions with higher private land ownership in 1877 and 1905 exhibit stronger individualistic tendencies today, highlighting the enduring influence of historical contexts. Contemporary factors, such as the share of the workforce in agriculture and ethnic composition—particularly the proportion of ethnic Russians—also significantly predict IND-COL differences, while urbanization shows no notable effect. These findings emphasize the critical role of socio-economic and historical factors tied to subsistence strategies in shaping regional cultural dynamics.
The strength of these correlations is striking given the profound historical transformations from the Russian Empire to modern Russia. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of how historical and contemporary factors influence IND-COL variations across Russian regions. Understanding these dynamics can inform nuanced policies and strategies that foster interregional collaboration, enrich cultural dialogue, and address the diverse needs of communities across Russia.
Authors:
Albina Gallyamova, HSE University, Russia
Dmitry Grigoryev, HSE University, Russia
Andrei Grigoriev, IP RAS, Russia
John Berry, Queen's University, Canada
About the Presenter(s)
Albina Gallyamova, Phd student in psychology, Hse university, Russia
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