Keyword: «language policy»

This paper examines the role of the Russian language as a key tool for the integration of cultural and civilizational space during the formation of the Soviet Union in 1922-1924. It analyzes how the Russian language contributed to the unification of various ethnic groups and regions, forming a common identity and contributing to the socialization of the population in new conditions. Particular attention is paid to the language policy of the Soviet state, aimed at standardizing and disseminating the Russian language, as well as its influence on cultural and educational development.

The article examines contemporary avenues for development of national –Russian bilingualism across regions of the Russian Federation. It outlines types of bilingualism, factors affecting language maintenance and transformation, and practical models for supporting bilingualism in education and culture. Policy and pedagogical recommendations are provided, as well as an expanded review of the mechanisms and factors affecting language functioning in different social contexts. The main task of a multinational society is to create favorable conditions under which bilingualism will be recognized as an advantage for an individual, an ethnic group and the state as a whole.

This article analyzes Russian-language journals operating in Turkey and focusing on Russia and Russian culture. These publications are viewed as a significant element in the development of intercultural and scholarly interaction between Russia and Turkey. The paper highlights their role in shaping public perceptions of Russia among the Turkish public, as well as among specialists, including through the example of the peer-reviewed open-access online journal “Russian Insights: Literature, Culture and Linguistic” published by Atatürk University in Erzurum.