Affiliation:
1. Lomonosov Moscow State University
2. Lomonosov Moscow State University; Institute of Linguistics RAS
Abstract
This article explores the linguistic and sociocultural situation of the Terek Kumyk linguistic community. Data for the study was collected in the fieldwork expedition in August 2023 in the village of Predgornoye (Mozdok district, North Ossetia - Alania). Vitality of Terek Kumyk is assessed through the age dynamics of Kumyk-Russian bilingualism. For seven age groups, their bilingual and sociocultural profiles have been identified. Linguistic generalizations were supplemented by the ethnological evidence demonstrating the role of Kumyk in establishing ethnic identity of the community. The study has demonstrated a relatively high status of Kumyk, with intergenerational transmission being full retained.
Funder
Lomonosov Moscow State University
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