[uscabjd]

Why would Siberia break away, and how would this make Russia better off? Would Siberia become its own country? Lastly, are there parts of Russia that are MAJORITY muslim? Thanks

[dr_who_2]

Why would Siberia break away, and how would this make Russia better off?
I doubt Siberia would break away. As I understand it, they're very dependent on Moscow. It would be a loss in terms of resources if it did, but how much of a loss? Why haven't they figured out yet how to develop that part of the world and make it attractive to live there? Oil isn't everything.

Would Siberia become its own country?

If it wasn't part of Russia, I guess so.

Lastly, are there parts of Russia that are MAJORITY muslim?

Tartarstan, Bashkortostan, Dagestan, Chechnya. You wonder to what extent these republics could run their own affairs without being at odds with Moscow a lot of the time. And how far can they advance if Moscow has to directly govern them all? As for Chechnya, I don't think Russia will subdue it very soon. Maybe other republics don't want to end up like Chechnya, but what would Russia do if other republics broke away?