The problem of the Ukrainian language in light of the annexation of Crimea and the war in Donbas Cover Image

Problem języka ukraińskiego na Ukrainie na tle aneksji Krymu i wojny w Donbasie
The problem of the Ukrainian language in light of the annexation of Crimea and the war in Donbas

Author(s): Oksana Voytuk
Subject(s): Political history, Eastern Slavic Languages, International relations/trade, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Instytut Slawistyki Polskiej Akademii Nauk
Keywords: Ukrainian; Russian; language; Ukraine; Crimea; Donbas;

Summary/Abstract: The problem of the Ukrainian language in public discourse has been present since 1991, when Ukraine regained its independence. The problem is difficult, largely due to the historical past, mainly Soviet. For 26 years of independence Ukraine has not developed a unified and correct approach to solve this problem. This article is an attempt to analyze how the annexation of Crimea and the war in Donbas influenced the language problem in Ukraine. The analysis covers four main aspects: everyday life (interpersonal communication), commercial (press market, books and electronic media, advertising), formal and official (functioning of the state, judiciary and education system) and symbolic (identity).

  • Issue Year: 2019
  • Issue No: 51
  • Page Range: 1-20
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Polish