In this article, we want to address the issue of Idel-Ural, which has become relevant in recent times. Idel-Ural is a topic that has aroused the interest of academics, researchers, professionals and the general public. In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of publications, research and debates around Idel-Ural, which has encouraged further study and understanding. Therefore, it is essential to analyze and reflect on Idel-Ural, in order to acquire greater knowledge and understanding about its impact in different areas. That is why in this article we propose to provide a broad and detailed look at Idel-Ural, addressing its different dimensions, implications and possible future perspectives.
Idel-Ural (Tatar: Идел-Урал, romanized: Idel-Ural, Russian: Идель-Урал), literally Volga-Ural, is a historical region in Eastern Europe, in what is today Russia. The name literally means Volga-Urals in the Tatar language. The frequently used Russian variant is Volgo-Uralye (Russian: Волго-Уралье). The term Idel-Ural is often used to designate 6 republics of Russia of this region: Bashkortostan, Chuvashia, Mari El, Mordovia, Tatarstan and Udmurtia, especially in Tatar-language literature or in the context of minority languages.
Idel-Ural is at the center of the Volga Federal District (Поволжье, Povolzhye).[citation needed] The major religions in the region are Islam and Orthodox Christianity.
Before being conquered by the Tsardom of Russia in the 16th century, the region was dominated by native Uralic tribes and a succession of Turkic-led empires, such as Volga Bulgaria, the Khazars, the Golden Horde and the Khanate of Kazan. At the time of Peter the Great's death, in the early 18th century, the region had been made up of roughly 1 million people, with around half being Tatars, Chuvash, and Bashkirs.