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Adding complexity to the future of post-Russian space, Zign considers the ethnic fractures within the current state. Russia's population is not as cohesive as often portrayed, with various minority groups existing in regions with distinct cultural identities. Should the Russian state weaken, it is likely that these groups would seek greater autonomy or full independence. Specific attention is given to ethnic proportions, such as Turkic groups concentrated in strategic areas, which could exploit their positions to negotiate concessions or assert independence.