Przemiany narodowościowe w Łatgalii

Population Changes in LatgaleLatgale is one of the four provinces Latvian State. It located east part Latvia that borders with Belarus and Russia. The first this article presents Latgale’s history since 13th century. Latgale was Poland (Polish Inflants, 1561–1772), later Russian Empire (1772–1916). census 1897 shows it inhabited by various nations: Latvians, Russians, Jews, Poles Belarusians.The next deals demographic situation interwar period, when an integral sovereign state. Later, together whole Latvia, incorporated into Soviet Union 1940; occupied Nazi Germany, again to Stalin’s Union. As became Republic, subjected planned Russification Sovietization policies eliminate its national confessional diversity. There then a mass influx people, while local population marginalized. These changes are presented text on basis censuses 1959 1989. author also discusses relations between populations, as well number distribution Polish origin, who traditionally concentrated Daugavpils vicinity.The last period after collapse regaining independence Latvia. nationality evolution statistical data from 2000 2009. present authorities aim at strengthening character state limiting significance numerous minority. information current condition closes text.