Protection of linguistic rights in constitutional law

Relevance. This article explores the key elements of legal regulation concerning citizens' linguistic rights in contemporary Russia. It focuses on analyzing current laws designed to safeguard these rights, including those outlined in the Constitution of the Russian Federation. This study investigates the practical norms implemented to regulate language rights in the Republic of Bashkortostan. The significance of safeguarding human rights and preserving social stability in a multicultural society is highlighted. Purpose. The purpose of this article is to analyze legal documents and study the linguistic rights of the peoples of Russia, with special attention to constitutional guarantees, federal and regional legislation, as well as the practical implementation of these rights in a multinational environment. Objectives : to analyze the Constitutions of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Bashkortostan, federal and regional laws that regulate linguistic rights, and also to analyze existing problems in the field of protecting linguistic rights. Methodology. The study used a combination of methods, such as: the general scientific method of studying legal phenomena and processes, formal-legal and formal-logical methods. Results. The study examined the main aspects of the protection of linguistic rights in constitutional law by analyzing existing regulatory documents. Conclusion . Language is the foundation of social interactions and cultural heritage, playing a key role in maintaining statehood and political institutions. It promotes social unity and the development of social ties, which necessitates constitutional protection of linguistic relations to ensure their stability and progress.