Everyday Linguistic and Cultural Practices of the Russophone Diaspora - (Studies in Slavic, Baltic, and Eastern European Languages and Cultures)

About the Book

This book explores the language maintenance of Russian abroad, emphasizing the role of educational ventures and transnational communications facilitated by the internet, pointing to shifts in values and migration expectations, and reflecting on the evolution of diasporic communities and the dynamic adaptation of the Russian language.

Book Synopsis

This book explores the language maintenance of Russian abroad, emphasizing the role of educational ventures and transnational communications facilitated by the internet, pointing to shifts in values and migration expectations, and reflecting on the evolution of diasporic communities and the dynamic adaptation of the Russian language.

Review Quotes

ldquo;A unique interdisciplinary glance at the Russian linguistic and cultural continuity in several major hubs of the transnational Russophone diaspora. A rich tapestry of ethographic studies conducted in Finland, Germany, Israel, and other isles of the expanding, multi-million Russian archipelago, illuminating strategies of homemaking abroad while keeping dense ties with the cultural metropoly.rdquo;

ldquo;This work offers invaluable insights into the intricate fabric of linguistic and cultural practices within the Russophone Diaspora. A compelling exploration that enriches our understanding of everyday experiences and identities. Based on more than 30 years of experience in field work in the Russophone Diaspora, the entire range of intercontinental connections of the Russian language is covered in the book, and the authors testify to the multifaceted existence of Russian outside the Russian Federation. A must-read for scholars and enthusiasts alike.rdquo;

About the Author

Ekaterina Protassova is associate professor in Russian language at the University of Helsinki.

Maria Yelenevskaya is affiliated with the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology.