The Russian language in Ukraine gained the official status of a regional language in several southern and eastern oblasts and cities following the passing of a controversial language law in August 2012. Russian is the most common first language in Donbass and Crimea regions, the predominant language in large cities in the East and South of the country. The usage and status of the language (currently Ukrainian is the only official language of Ukraine) is an object of political disputes within Ukrainian society.
Read more about Russian Language In Ukraine: History of Russian Language in Ukraine, Current Usage Statistics, Russian Language in Ukrainian Politics, See Also, Bibliography
Famous quotes containing the words russian and/or language:
“Linnæus, setting out for Lapland, surveys his “comb” and “spare shirt,” “leathern breeches” and “gauze cap to keep off gnats,” with as much complacency as Bonaparte a park of artillery for the Russian campaign. The quiet bravery of the man is admirable.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
“So runs my dream: but what am I?
An infant crying in the night;
An infant crying for the light:
And with no language but a cry.”
—Alfred Tennyson (1809–1892)