Status of the Russian language in modern Tajikistan

This article explores the status of the Russian language in modern Tajikistan. The presented research examines key aspects such as the history of the use of the Russian language, its presence in education and mass communications, as well as sociolinguistic aspects of its use. The article presents an analysis of the situation with the Russian language in Tajikistan, as well as the situation with its study in schools and universities of the country, where it is studied as a second language, starting from the 2nd grade. The article also examines the problems and challenges associated with the preservation and development of the Russian language in the context of strengthening the national identity and language of the Tajik people. Russian researchers analyze various approaches to the study of the Russian language, the presence of Russian-speaking schools and institutions in Tajikistan, as well as the role and importance of the Russian language in international communication and global relations. The Russian language remains the main means of interethnic communication in the communicative language space of Tajikistan, despite the significant outflow of the Russian-speaking population. The overwhelming majority of the Tajik intelligentsia, including high-ranking government officials, demonstrate a desire to preserve the cultural, scientific, educational and information space shared with Russia. The study revealed the main characteristics of the status of the Russian language in Tajikistan, such as its use in the educational environment and in public speeches, as well as the decline in its popularity in everyday communication. In conclusion, the author draws conclusions about the status and prospects of the Russian language in Tajikistan, emphasizing its importance in various spheres of life, despite changes in the political and socio-cultural context.