Putin consents recent policy to fight Russian language discrimination
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a new language policy doctrine designed to protect and promote the Russian language both within Russia and internationally. The move responds to what Moscow describes as ongoing efforts to restrict the use of Russian and erase Russian culture, as well as discrimination against Russian media, as outlined in the official document.
Foreign attempts to limit the use of Russian are identified as a significant cultural threat to the country. The policy also criticizes the unnecessary use of foreign words in everyday speech when Russian alternatives exist.
The doctrine aims to preserve the Russian language alongside the languages of Russia’s ethnic minorities, enhance national unity, and encourage the global use of Russian.
Key measures include boosting interest in Russian abroad and strengthening connections with Russian expatriates and foreigners who speak the language and share traditional Russian values. The policy emphasizes increasing the visibility of Russian on the internet and expanding online resources for foreigners to learn the language and explore Russian culture.
Last month, Putin endorsed the creation of a centralized organization to further promote Russian worldwide. Moscow has been working to support the language internationally through various means, and the new entity is expected to enhance these efforts.
Since the Ukraine conflict escalated in February 2022, several countries have imposed strict restrictions on the use of Russian. Ukraine, in particular, has launched an extensive campaign to eliminate Russian influence, with schools encouraged to use only Ukrainian and laws enforcing Ukrainian language use in public life, despite many native Russian speakers.
Similarly, Baltic states have intensified measures against individuals with Russian ties. In Latvia, hundreds, mostly ethnic Russians, have been deported for failing language exams, and a Latvian MP faced an investigation for using Russian during a parliamentary speech last month.
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