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Language Problem in the Belorussian History
Language Problem in the Belorussian History

Author(s): Georgij M. Gribov, Olga N. Popko
Subject(s): Philosophy
Published by: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University
Keywords: Belorussian language; official language; russification; belarusization policy; referendum; diglossia; bilingual situation.

Summary/Abstract: The authors analyse some aspects of the language problem in the history and modern Belarus. The purpose of this paper is to define the role and place of the Belorussian language in the culture and art of Belarus in particular during the period of perestroika and formation of an independent state. The paper also presents a repetitive investigation which was conducted in Brest State Technical University. The results of this investigation show the interest of Belorussian students in the languages (culture) of neighboring nations.

  • Issue Year: 15/2007
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 68-73
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: English