Which groups made up the primary populations of early russia

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:

some people are just against it im not sure but i think everyone deserves to be treated equally i think people have a problem with it because its different and not like everything else i hope this !

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um how much