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In this thesis, the effects of Sámi rights are examined by using the theory of legal pluralism, which takes into account the colonial nature of laws and their outcome. The data of the study consists of f interviews, 21 news articles and one podcast. Due to the restricting political atmosphere in Russia in 2022 and the research pressure on the Sámi people, the data has been compiled using different, mutually supporting and reinforcing qualitative methods. The research topic is approached with content analysis, which emphasizes the three main themes identified from the background literature, in light of which the effects of Sámi rights are discussed. These three themes are bureaucracy, environment and economy. In addition to the three main themes, the analysis identifies three different fields of influence of Sámi rights: control of rights through self-governance and self-determination; obstacles related to the pursuit of traditional livelihoods; and contradictions in the existence of rights de jure. The results show that the realization of Sámi rights is secondary to the interests of the state and local actors. The colonialist attitude of the Russian Federation towards its Arctic regions manifests itself in the primacy of the capitalist benefit of the Kola Peninsula at the expense of the rights and traditions of the Kola Sámi. The results show that during V. V Putin’s current administration, the nature of the rights of the Kola Sámi has become repressive and further limiting. In order to fulfill Arctic interests, the Sámi are controlled and assimilated through their legal framework. 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In this thesis, the effects of Sámi rights are examined by using the theory of legal pluralism, which takes into account the colonial nature of laws and their outcome. The data of the study consists of f interviews, 21 news articles and one podcast. Due to the restricting political atmosphere in Russia in 2022 and the research pressure on the Sámi people, the data has been compiled using different, mutually supporting and reinforcing qualitative methods. The research topic is approached with content analysis, which emphasizes the three main themes identified from the background literature, in light of which the effects of Sámi rights are discussed. These three themes are bureaucracy, environment and economy. In addition to the three main themes, the analysis identifies three different fields of influence of Sámi rights: control of rights through self-governance and self-determination; obstacles related to the pursuit of traditional livelihoods; and contradictions in the existence of rights de jure. The results show that the realization of Sámi rights is secondary to the interests of the state and local actors. The colonialist attitude of the Russian Federation towards its Arctic regions manifests itself in the primacy of the capitalist benefit of the Kola Peninsula at the expense of the rights and traditions of the Kola Sámi. The results show that during V. V Putin’s current administration, the nature of the rights of the Kola Sámi has become repressive and further limiting. In order to fulfill Arctic interests, the Sámi are controlled and assimilated through their legal framework. Obstacles and difficulties in the exercise of rights as well as harassments against the Kola Sámi contribute to the alienation of the population from their environment and traditions. 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In Russia, both the Constitution and Federal laws guarantee the protection of indigenous peoples’ way of life through various rights. Despite this, several scholars and the media have increasingly written about the challenges related to the realization of the rights of indigenous peoples, especially during the last decade. In this thesis, the effects of Sámi rights are examined by using the theory of legal pluralism, which takes into account the colonial nature of laws and their outcome. The data of the study consists of f interviews, 21 news articles and one podcast. Due to the restricting political atmosphere in Russia in 2022 and the research pressure on the Sámi people, the data has been compiled using different, mutually supporting and reinforcing qualitative methods. The research topic is approached with content analysis, which emphasizes the three main themes identified from the background literature, in light of which the effects of Sámi rights are discussed. These three themes are bureaucracy, environment and economy. In addition to the three main themes, the analysis identifies three different fields of influence of Sámi rights: control of rights through self-governance and self-determination; obstacles related to the pursuit of traditional livelihoods; and contradictions in the existence of rights de jure. The results show that the realization of Sámi rights is secondary to the interests of the state and local actors. The colonialist attitude of the Russian Federation towards its Arctic regions manifests itself in the primacy of the capitalist benefit of the Kola Peninsula at the expense of the rights and traditions of the Kola Sámi. The results show that during V. V Putin’s current administration, the nature of the rights of the Kola Sámi has become repressive and further limiting. In order to fulfill Arctic interests, the Sámi are controlled and assimilated through their legal framework. Obstacles and difficulties in the exercise of rights as well as harassments against the Kola Sámi contribute to the alienation of the population from their environment and traditions. Thus, in this thesis, the effects of Sámi rights are seen as intentional, oppressive and suppressing the population instead of their protection.","В данной диссертации рассматриваются влияние правовой базы коренных народов, выявленных в исследовании, на различные аспекты жизни кольских саамов, проживающих на северо-западе России. В России как Конституция, так и федеральные законы гарантируют защиту образа жизни коренных народов различными правами. Несмотря на это, некоторые ученые и средства массовой информации все чаще пишут о проблемах, связанных с реализацией прав коренных народов, особенно в течение последнего десятилетия. В этой диссертации рассматриваются осуществление саамских прав с использованием теории правового плюрализма, которая учитывает колониальный характер законов и их результат. Данные исследования состоят из 4 интервью, 21 новостной статьи и одного подкаста. В связи с ограничивающей политической атмосферой в России в 2022 году и исследовательским давлением на саамский народ данные были собраны с использованием различных, взаимодополняющих и усиливающих качественных методов. В теме используется подход контент-анализа, в котором выделены три основные темы, взятые из справочной литературы, в свете которых обсуждается реализация саамских прав: бюрократия, окружающая среда и экономика. В дополнение к трем основным темам анализ определяет три различные области влияния саамских прав: контроль над правами посредством самоуправления и самоопределения; препятствия, связанные с использованием традиционных средств к существованию; и противоречия в существовании прав де-юре. Результаты показывают, что реализация прав саамов является второстепенной по отношению к интересам государственных и местных субъектов. Колониалистское отношение Российской Федерации к ее арктическим регионам проявляется в примате капиталистической выгоды Кольского полуострова за счет прав и традиций Кольских саамов. Результаты показывают, что при последнем В. В. Путина характер прав Кольских саамов стал репрессивным и еще более ограниченным. Для реализации арктических интересов саами контролируются и ассимилируются через свою правовую базу. Препятствия и трудности в осуществлении прав, а также преследования в отношении кольских саамов способствуют отчуждению саамов от окружающей среды и традиций. 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Obstacles and difficulties in the exercise of rights as well as harassments against the Kola Sámi contribute to the alienation of the population from their environment and traditions. Thus, in this thesis, the effects of Sámi rights are seen as intentional, oppressive and suppressing the population instead of their protection.","В данной диссертации рассматриваются влияние правовой базы коренных народов, выявленных в исследовании, на различные аспекты жизни кольских саамов, проживающих на северо-западе России. В России как Конституция, так и федеральные законы гарантируют защиту образа жизни коренных народов различными правами. Несмотря на это, некоторые ученые и средства массовой информации все чаще пишут о проблемах, связанных с реализацией прав коренных народов, особенно в течение последнего десятилетия. В этой диссертации рассматриваются осуществление саамских прав с использованием теории правового плюрализма, которая учитывает колониальный характер законов и их результат. Данные исследования состоят из 4 интервью, 21 новостной статьи и одного подкаста. В связи с ограничивающей политической атмосферой в России в 2022 году и исследовательским давлением на саамский народ данные были собраны с использованием различных, взаимодополняющих и усиливающих качественных методов. В теме используется подход контент-анализа, в котором выделены три основные темы, взятые из справочной литературы, в свете которых обсуждается реализация саамских прав: бюрократия, окружающая среда и экономика. В дополнение к трем основным темам анализ определяет три различные области влияния саамских прав: контроль над правами посредством самоуправления и самоопределения; препятствия, связанные с использованием традиционных средств к существованию; и противоречия в существовании прав де-юре. Результаты показывают, что реализация прав саамов является второстепенной по отношению к интересам государственных и местных субъектов. Колониалистское отношение Российской Федерации к ее арктическим регионам проявляется в примате капиталистической выгоды Кольского полуострова за счет прав и традиций Кольских саамов. Результаты показывают, что при последнем В. В. Путина характер прав Кольских саамов стал репрессивным и еще более ограниченным. Для реализации арктических интересов саами контролируются и ассимилируются через свою правовую базу. Препятствия и трудности в осуществлении прав, а также преследования в отношении кольских саамов способствуют отчуждению саамов от окружающей среды и традиций. 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