Russian Language Activities held on European Day of Languages

European Day of Languages was held yesterday, September 26. It was celebrated sixteen years ago for the first time. Its main task is to support of language variety and bilingualism of each European citizen as well as to popularize teaching and studying of various languages in the world. At present a number of people who believe it is normal to speak two languages is increasing.

Russian language is popular in different countries of the European Union. According to data from various sources, from six to seven million people speak Russian. Approximately the same number of Europeans speak Spanish.

Russian language has official status in many international organizations.

Major Russian-speaking communities exist in France, Germany, Great Britain, Finland, Bulgaria and many other European countries. Many expats are ancestors of the first wave migrants who had to leave the country after the Great October Revolution.

Traditionally, many events and campaigns dedicated to this celebration are conducted in different countries. They are initiated by public organizations and educational institutions. Problems of languages development and spreading of bilingualism are discussed at seminars and conferences. Topic discussions, lectures, concerts and exhibitions and many other activities are organized as well.

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