Biyzhanova E.K. Influence of the caucasian national and ethnic communities on the sociocultural portrait of the region (on the example of diasporas and associations). In: The collection of scientific articles of Institute of social researches of INGGU ... Biyzhanova E.K. Influence of the caucasian national and ethnic communities on the sociocultural portrait of the region (on the example of diasporas and associations). In: The collection of scientific articles of Institute of social researches of INGGU / Editor-in-chief Sampiyev I.M. Nazran: OOO KEP, 2017. P. 95-108.ISBN 978-5-4482-0033-5Posted on site: 30.11.17AbstractIn this article it is analyzed estimates of experts about a role of the Caucasian associations in sociocultural space of regions of Russia. The carried-out analysis of opinion of experts has allowed to reveal opinions of representatives of bodies of the regional power and representatives of the North Caucasian associations on their role and influence on sociocultural space within harmonization of the international relations with indigenous people of regions. The research was conducted in 2015-2016 in three model regions (The Tyumen, Nizhny Novgorod regions and Krasnodar Krai). The conclusion is drawn on the existing coherence/mismatch of opinions at an assessment of the international relations in the region.