Slavic people ;
The major** ethnic group **in western Russia is the Russians, who make up more than 80% of the country's population. ;
The major ethnic group in Western Russia is the Russians, comprising about 80 percent of the population, primarily Slavic and predominantly practicing Eastern Orthodox Christianity. The second largest group is the Tatars, who account for about 3.8 percent and mainly practice Islam. Other minor ethnic groups also contribute to the region's diverse cultural landscape.
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