MODERN LANGUAGE POLICY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION IN THE ASSESSMENT OF RUSSIAN SPEAKERS IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Abstract

Aim. The article aims to identify and analyze the perception and assessment of the Russian Federation's language policy by modern Russian speakers. Methodology. The paper presents sociolinguistic monitoring results aimed at studying the level of language training of respondents, their attitude to measures to implement the Russian Federation's language policy in the legislative, educational, and foreign policy spheres. Besides, during the study, methods of observation, generalization, and interpretation of results were used. Results. The study revealed the attitude of modern native speakers to the most pressing issues of the Russian Federation's language policy and described the initiatives of respondents to popularize the Russian language both inside the country and abroad. Research implications. The research results can be used to form the strategy of the Russian Federation's state language policy and its subjects.