Explore Our ResearchPublicationsRUSI JournalRUSI JournalVolume 164Issue 2members onlyRussia’s Compatriots: Instruments or Responsibility?Lincoln Pigman31 May 2019clockLong ReadPro-Russian demonstrators express their support for the Russian population and the Crimea referendum, April 2014. Courtesy of PA Images/Karli SaulThe Kremlin sees Russian populations as valuable assets in its foreign policy. Please wait while we verify your account can view this article.keywordsTopicsTechnology, Security and IntelligenceRegions and Country GroupsRussia and EurasiaRussiaShare this pagefacebooktwitterlinkedinemailFootnotes