Languages of Russia

Languages Of Russia

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Of all the languages of Russia, Russian is the only official language. 27 different languages are considered official languages in various regions of Russia, along with Russian. There are over 100 minority languages spoken in Russia today.

Read more about Languages Of Russia:  History, Official Languages, Unofficial Languages, Endangered Languages in Russia, Languages

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