Putin signs new law “Forbid government officials from using foreign words”
Politically, “language” is one of the most important tools for spreading cultural influence. The language of each nation is unique and the identity of that nation, so there is a concept that adoption of another language This is an opportunity for outside cultural influences to infiltrate. and may cause the original culture to be swallowed up
And Russian President Vladimir Putin seems to have such beliefs. Because most recently, yesterday (February 28), he signed a new law. “Prohibit government officials from using foreign words”
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The law is an amendment to the original official law on the use of the Russian language byRussian government officials are prohibited from using foreign words in the course of their duties.
Putin said He wanted to protect Russia from the corruption of the West. which he sees as trying to undermine Russia
The Russian government website page states that The original Official Russian Language Law of 2005 was designed to protect and support the state of the Russian people.
The message on the website also says “When Russian is the official language of the Russian Federation The use of words and expressions that do not conform to the norms of the modern Russian language are not allowed … except for foreign words, for which there is no fully equivalent Russian word yet.
The list of foreign language words that can still be used will reportedly be published in a separate announcement. Which must wait and see What words will there be?
However, the revised law does not mention any penalties for non-compliance with the revised Russian language law.
compiled from Archyde.com
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