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Dokuchaev, D. S. Regional Identity: Definition, Structure and Functions

Abstract: The article is devoted to the theoretical and methodological issues related to the phenomenon of regional identity. The author analyzes different scientific approaches to definition of the term ‘regional identity’ and offers his own conception of the structure of regional self-identity. Regional identity is viewed as the system of relations that builds the reality and in its turn is being built during social interaction. The author also defines the functions of regional identity.


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philosophy, region, regional identity, social system, ‘friends’ and ‘foes’, community borders, space, identity, social groups, territory.


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