Albanians in Russia

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Albanians in Russia
Shqiptarët në Rusi
Албанцы в России
Total population
298
Regions with significant populations
Moscow & Saint Petersburg
Languages
Albanian, Russian
Religion
Islam, Eastern Orthodoxy

The Albanians in Russia represent a small ethnic community within the country. The population is tiny in number, recorded at 298 in the 1989 census. They are scattered across major cities and include both Orthodox and Muslim traditions. [1]

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History

Early Migration (Late 19th – Early 20th Century)

Albanians first arrived in Russia as part of broader Balkan migration during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Many sought work, trade opportunities, or refuge from political instability under Ottoman rule and regional conflicts [2]

Soviet Era (1920s – 1990s)

During the Soviet period, the Albanian population in Russia remained very small. They were primarily concentrated in urban centers, where employment and community networks were available. The 1989 Soviet census recorded only 298 ethnic Albanians in the Russian SFSR. [3]

Notable people

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