The paper discusses problems that the Armenian Diaspora is facing in Russia

What is it about?

The article examines and compares the institutional structures of Armenian diasporas of Russia and Lebanon with the intention of identifying factors that could explain the diverging outcomes in institution building and identity preservation in these communities.

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Why is it important?

Based on the existing theoretical literature, the article explores the main factors that influence the characteristics of particular communities, including discussion of conditions in the hostland, the origins of a community as well as the level of institutionalization of diasporic organizations.