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An examination of structuring federations to accommodate ethnic minorities maintains that liberal theorists who promote federalism believe the best way to secure minority rights is through non-ethnically based constituent units developed within a framework that ensures the protection of human rights for all citizens regardless of ethnic, racial, or other backgrounds. Discussions regarding the ability of federation to provide a means to manage intergroup conflicts are seen as especially relevant for the postcommunist world. The structure, content, & evolution of the federal process are explored, along with attempts to develop more coherent policies related to federal nationalities. Examination of the ethnorepublics suggests that a democratized federation offers the best chance to deal effectively with both minority & majority primordalist nationalisms. Special attention is given to the Russian situation since the end of the military phase of the Chechen crisis. The implications of Russia's experiences dealing with the demands of its dozens of territorially concentrated national minorities are discussed to shed light on general understandings of multicultural federalism. J. Lindroth