Influence of the Multiethnic Environment on the Diasporic Identity of Koreans in Kazakhstan

The author of this article examines the phenomenon diaspora and diasporic identity, conditions, factors influencing transformation development identity in a multiethnic society Kazakhstan. Diasporic is multifaceted characterized by its dynamism. Kazakhstani Koreans (ethnonym — “Koryo Saram”) are integrated into modern Kazakhstan it can be argued that overwhelming majority them urbanized. This factor determines high rate acculturation, which leads to traditional Korean community. also analyzes relationship between ethnic identities. characteristic forms manifestation as well methods for preserving Kazakhstan, analyzed. A not default initially, group an amorphous state, develop diaspora, provided construction based on consciousness. community ethnically closed. As result, nature was determined were identified. Koryo Saram construct various identities, common cultural basis superimposed representatives “borderline” phenomenon: one hand, focused preservation their or “otherness” relation majority; other situation long-term residence adaptation new socio-cultural conditions process socialization formation Republic Kazakhstan’s civic identity.