Attitudes toward Language and Cultural Pluralism in the Republic of Bashkortostan

Abstract

The multilingualism on the territory of Russian Federation, in particular in the ethnic-dominated republics, is very significant phenomena. This paper firstly reviews linguistic accommodation of ethnic groups living in Bashkortostan and the case of “ethnic/linguistic competition” between Tatars and Bashkirs. Second, the paper explores federal and regional legislations and its practice promoting multilingualism and supporting linguistic diversity on the territory of Russian Federation. Thirdly, the paper reviews the development and role of national minorities´ linguistic rights, in particular cultural rights and rights to education in mother tongue, in the construction of national communities and their identities. The article provides detailed illustrations from range of ethnic communities living in Bashkortostan. 

Keywords

• Bashkortostan, Russian Federation, multilingualism, linguistic rights

Başkurdistan Cumhuriyeti’nde Dil ve Kültürel Çoğulculuğa Dönük Tutumlar

Abstract

Rusya Federasyonu’nda, özellikle bir etnik grubun yoğun yaşadığı cumhuriyetlerde, çok dillilik önemli bir olgudur. Bu makale Başkurdistan’da yaşayan etnik grupların dil konusunda uzlaşmalarını Tatarlar ve Başkurdlar üzerinden incelemektedir. İkinci olarak, makale Rusya Federasyonu’nda çok dilliliği teşvik eden ve dil farklılıklarını destekleyen federal ve bölgesel yasaları tartışmaktadır. Üçüncü olarak, makale ulusal azınlıkların dil haklarının gelişimini ve ulusal topluluklar ve bu toplulukların kimliklerinin oluşumundaki rolünü ele almaktadır. Makale Başkurdistan’da yaşayan birçok etnik grup hakkında bilgi sunmaktadır.

Keywords

• Başkurdistan, Rusya Federasyonu, çok dillilik, dil hakları

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