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When Russia imploded, five Central Asia nations became independent of Russia. After they were deported in 1937, these nations’ independence brought another hardship for Russian Koreans under Russia’s rule, as in the nations in the region. As soon as they achieved independence, Russian Koreans were discounted in the process of (Russia’s) prosecuting nationalistic policies. This study attempts to focus on the fact that Russian Koreans were excluded from the Central Asia nations. After they were deserted in strange places, Russian Koreans tried to protect their identity to a great extent. It can be thought that in this process they might have orientialsm style toward the indigenous people. Cultivating infertile Central Asia with advanced farming techniques, Russian Koreans regarded nomad culture and Islamic culture as inferior. Though they tried to assimilate into the social culture Russia dominated, they didn’t pay much attention to regional social culture. This might rouse unconscious hostility for native peoples such as the Uzbek and Kazakhs. Advanced farming techniques, great enthusiasm for education, and desire for the ascent of social status could work as factors to make Russian Koreans increasingly differentiated from the native peoples. This can result from their cultural differences, whether it is conscious or unconscious. If thought reflectively, however, it can be attributed to Russian Koreanss awareness of superiority, compared with the indigenous people.