Preservation of Tatar Identity The preservation of Tatar identity and statehood became a major problem for the Tatars, leading to political and activist struggles. The issue was highlighted by the shock when Tatar lands were annexed or colonized.
Tatars' Wide Distribution in Russia Tatars are widely dispersed throughout Russia, with Kazan as their capital. They constitute about 4 million people, mainly Russians and around 2 million ethnic Tatars. Their dispersion is significant due to mixed marriages between different ethnic groups.
Historical Background of Tartarstan The historical roots of Tartarstan trace back to two ethnic groups: Volga Bulgars and Zlatardenskiy (Zolotarev) Tartars. Before the 16th century, they had no relation with Russian Empire until Ivan IV's successful capture of Kazan in 1552.
'Azatlik' - Symbolic Importance 'Azatlik,' meaning freedom, holds great significance not only as the name of a main square but also symbolizes Tatartsan's political past struggle for autonomy.
Nationalist Movement in Tatartstan In response to Soviet rule,TOTs emerged as a nationalist organization advocating for sovereignty & independence through public movements led by figures like Damir Iskhakov.
Rublyovka and Fines The speaker talks about receiving compensation for fines, specifically 200 rubles. They discuss being fined for preserving the Tatar language and how it was eventually repealed through various court appeals.
Tatar Language in Schools The importance of slow and rational decision-making regarding the Tatar language in schools is highlighted. The process of studying the Tatar language has been improved due to alternative school options, thanks to Pavel Shmakov's efforts.
Tatarskaya Alternativnaya Muzika A discussion on the emergence of alternative music projects that differ from traditional Tartar music. Ilya Gafarov acknowledges a significant leap forward in promoting Tartar alternative music but also notes its complexity.
'Kule' as National Identity 'Kule,' previously considered wild, has become popular even surpassing Russian rap in Kazan. It unites diverse audiences within Russia and abroad while revealing interesting albums written about by American-Canadian publications.
Preserving Native Language 'Sailar' director Leisan Saltanova aims to increase native-language classes at private kindergartens with a focus on encouraging children's participation.