Ukrainian ombudsman warns use of Russian language on the rise

The country’s population is “gradually returning to old linguistic practices,” Elena Ivanovskaya has said

By RT International

The use of Russian is regaining ground in daily life in Ukraine, especially among younger generations, despite government measures to restrict its use, Kiev’s language ombudsman has said.

In an interview published on Monday by RBK-Ukraine, Elena Ivanovskaya complained of what she called a rollback in language habits, after many Ukrainians switched to Ukrainian in daily communication following the escalation of the conflict with Russia in 2022.

“Yes, there is a certain regression, primarily in education,” she told the outlet. “Part of society is gradually returning to old linguistic practices. This is a dangerous trend.”

…

Read Full Article Here…(rt.com)

---

Home | Caravan to Midnight (zutalk.com)

Live Stream + Chat (zutalk.com)

We Need Your Help to Keep Caravan To Midnight Going,

Please Consider Donating to Help Keep Independent Media Independent