Russians should disavow themselves of the indigenous peoples elimination policy

On 28 April, representatives of the indigenous peoples of the Volga region, united in the civil movement of Free Idel-Ural, held protests at Russian diplomatic missions in various countries of the world, particularly in Ukraine.

On March 21, 2018, a press conference of representatives of indigenous peoples of the Volga region was held in Kyiv. Participants of the event announced the creation of the public movement Free Idel-Ural which would seek real sovereignty for the republics of Tatarstan, Bashkortostan, Chuvashia, Udmurtia, Mari El and Mordovia.