Among 85 subjects which constitute the Russian Federation, there are 21 national republics (meant to be home to a specific ethnic minority), 5 autonomous okrugs (usually with substantial or predominant ethnic minority) and an autonomous oblast.
Within the Russian Federation, comprising 85 subjects, there exist 21 national republics (aimed at housing an ethnic minority), 5 autonomous okrugs (typically with a substantial or predominant ethnic minority) and an autonomous oblast.