On July 11, Vladimir Putin signed a decree approving the principles of state language policy in the Russian Federation. The goal? To preserve, develop, and support the Russian language, as well as the official languages of the republics within Russia, and other languages of the peoples living on the territory of the country. The official document, reported by TASS, emphasizes that Russia pursues a policy of preserving linguistic diversity and that all languages of the peoples enjoy state support. But is this really a step towards preserving diversity or just another Putin trick to tighten control over the country’s linguistic landscape? While the world struggles with globalization and language loss, Russia boasts about its policy, but what does it really mean for minority languages and culture? Will the Russian language truly be promoted worldwide, or is this just another way to silence different voices? This decision comes at a time when Russia is trying to consolidate its power and identity amid numerous internal and external pressures. Language is power, and Putin knows it better than anyone. If you’re curious how this policy will affect the daily lives of millions in Russia, stay tuned, because this is just the beginning of a major linguistic drama. So, what do you think? Is this genuine care for linguistic diversity or just another way to boost centralization? Drop a comment and let your voice be heard in this language battle!
