Soviet man as a construct and a practice (from the history of interethnic relations in Akmolinsk)

The article considers the concept of “a new historical community - Soviet people” as a theoretical construction and life practice. authors analyze terms “Soviet people”, “nation”, “nationality”, stressing that they have not received universal definition; distinguish ‘Western’ ‘Eastern’ approaches to interpreting ‘nation’. In Western tradition, progressive approach prevails defines nation phenomenon Modern Postmodern eras; while Eastern tradition adheres more polycentric approach, i.e., an ethnic based on national culture, character spirit. emphasize need consider all above-mentioned in single system, people were international with clear differences. If are interpreted political project, we get ideologies; if discursive formation, idea civil or identity cultural native language moral values, which allows talk about culture soul manifestations solidarity. Examples from history once powerful USSR show formation was territory common destiny. Thus, practice (on example provincial city Akmolinsk Republic Kazakhstan eve Great Patriotic War) united by consisted many communities, cultures confessions, define systemic rather than structure. Moreover, goals nature, which, Union showed, had both solidarity conflict potential.