Political ethnicity in modern society is becoming one of the important elements of politics. For a better understanding of the ethno-political situation, it is necessary to know the ethnic composition, the political situation in the country. Take into account the historical background of the formation, legal status and actual situation of representatives of ethnic groups. You need to know what kind of democratic model is functioning in a given country. Five main areas of ethnic politics can be distinguished: cultural revival, political autonomy, territorial self-determination, separatism and irredentism.