TAJIK DIASPORA IN RUSSIA: ASSESSING THE DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
This article attempts to assess the potential of Tajik Diaspora in the development of their historical homeland. Author points out and describes the characteristic features of the Tajik Diaspora organizations in Russia. Based on a study of the number of ethnic Tajiks in Russia, the classification of their Diasporas by the form and characteristics assesses their development potential for Tajikistan. Substantiated the idea that it is appropriate to change the focus of the state on the issue of Diasporas from potential "investors", aimed solve the economic problems to "donors". Based on research findings, author proposed mechanism for attracting Diasporas in the development of Tajikistan. Continue to be debatable issue of «Diaspora members» and «their potential» in the development of Tajikistan. Despite the relevance of the topic in socio-economic and political life of Tajikistan, Diaspora issue has been little studied and requires further research.