Why does Russia have "Autonomous" Republics?

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There are 21 Republics in Russia that were created to give its ethnic minorities some degree of autonomy within the Russian Federation. Each Republic represents a specific ethnic group, who in many cases makes up the majority of the Republic's population. The extent to which they are autonomous has changed through history, but ever since Putin took office, he has been gradually stripping away their power in an effort to centralize all power in Moscow.
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The Rise and Fall of Power-Sharing Treaties Between Center and Regions in Post-Soviet Russia (
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Korenizatsiya: The Soviet Nationalities Policy for Recognised Minorities
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Autonomy in the Russian Federation: Theory and Practice (JSTOR):
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