Language
Pannonian Rusyns consider their version of Rusyn to be a distinct language. Those who consider it distinct from the language of northern Rusyns argue that they speak a Western Slavic language, as opposed to the northern Rusyn variant, which is an Eastern Slavic language. Whilst distinguishing, this feature is not necessarily unique to Pannonian Rusyns, as the languages of other Rusyn groups in Slovakia and Poland contain features of Eastern and Western Slavic languages.
As of 2009, Rusyn language is officially used in two settlements in Croatia, according to the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages.
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