Developments in the Russian Language in the Post-Soviet Period

Abstract

Ten years is a short period to observe significant language changes. However, the post-Soviet period offers a unique opportunity to study socially incurred linguistic transformations on a large scale. The developments in the Russian language have occurred within two dimensions: the systemic and the functional. One of the major characteristics of language change is the transition of elements from the periphery to the centre of the system and of usage. This is connected with such processes in society as liberalization and transformation in political, economic and social areas.

Keywords:

• Linguistic Transformations
• Russian Language Developments
• Liberalization And Transformation