THE DEFINITION OF "NATIONAL MINORITIES", "PEOPLE", "ETHNIC RELATIONS" - MODERN APPROACHES
The author of this article examines the definitions of "national minorities" and "people", "ethnic relations". These definitions have a long history, various preconditions of their origin. The author reveals the essence of these concepts, their differences and peculiarities. Much attention is paid to the modern concepts and approaches to clarify these definitions. The article also discusses the dynamics of the development of these concepts.