PECULIARITIES OF THE FUNCTIONING OF RUSSIAN VOCABULARY IN THE CONTEXT OF RUSSIAN-UZBEK MULTILINGUALISM

This article explores the specific features of Russian vocabulary functioning in the context of Russian-Uzbek multilingualism. Particular attention is paid to the interaction between Russian and Uzbek languages, lexical borrowing, code-switching, semantic adaptation, and linguistic interference. The study examines the sociolinguistic factors influencing the use of Russian lexical units in various spheres of communication, including education, mass media, business, administration, and everyday interaction. It also considers the role of bilingual speakers in the processes of lexical integration and language contact. The article emphasizes that Russian vocabulary in the Uzbek-speaking environment functions not only as a means of communication but also as an important element of intercultural interaction, professional discourse, and social identity. The analysis demonstrates that the functioning of Russian lexical units is characterized by structural, semantic, pragmatic, and sociocultural transformations resulting from prolonged language contact.