Tag: Ekaterina Zmyvalova

Sápmi as a Traditional Sámi Land in Four Countries Supports Sámi Activist from Russia in Having his Asylum Case Processed in Norway

Ekaterina Zmyvalova Umeå University, Sweden Abstract This article sheds light on Andrei Danilov’s political asylum case. Danilov is a Sámi activist who left Russia after the start of the war in Ukraine. His asylum case seems to have created a precedent; it is being processed in Norway because of his connection with the Norwegian part … Continue reading Sápmi as a Traditional Sámi Land in Four Countries Supports Sámi Activist from Russia in Having his Asylum Case Processed in Norway

Ekaterina Zmyvalova. The Impact of the War in Ukraine on the Indigenous Small-numbered Peoples’ Rights in Russia

Ekaterina Zmyvalova Abstract This article discusses how the war in Ukraine, started by Russia, impacts the lives of Russian Indigenous small-numbered peoples. First, one can observe Russia’s growing disregard for its international legal obligations. Second, the Russian State is continuously introducing new sanctions against persons and organizations who do not support the Russian regime. Third, … Continue reading Ekaterina Zmyvalova. The Impact of the War in Ukraine on the Indigenous Small-numbered Peoples’ Rights in Russia