An article about a new national policy in Russia which mandates Russian be used on signs, labels and other public-facing texts. The article is by a Buryat-speaking author, who reflects on how this policy will affect Buryat and other Indigenous languages.
ELP Language
Eastern Buryat
Western Buryat
ELP Categories
Language in Society
Resource Types
News Story
Country
Russia
Media Image
Placeholder 1
Audience
Everyone
Journalists/Media
Policymakers
Activists/Advocates
Tag
Attitudes and Identity
Journalism and News
Language Planning and Policy
Outreach and Awareness
Rights, Advocacy, and Activism
URL
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/23/russias-new-law-redefines-which-langu…