All indigenous听languages in听Russia are endangered to听differing听extents, and in most cases听their transmission听from听generation to another is damaged or interrupted.听Indigenous language communities are听interested in urgent听revitalisation projects and long-term planning, while the authorities are seeking to promote听芦good practices禄 and听芦centuries-long experience禄 in safeguarding linguistic diversity. 听Karelian,听Komi, Mari,听Nenets, Sami and dozens of other languages will not survive without a logical听and effective model for听coexistence of听endangered and dominant languages that includes setting听priorities, restoring prestige, and听promoting true revitalisation activities.听As the world prepares for the United Nation鈥檚 International Decade of听Indigenous Languages 2022-2032, my research considers questions of how to make expectations a reality听and who should participate in language policy听development and听implementation in Russia and beyond.
