Ukraine Seeks Nationwide Linguistic Revival

[Francis Hult]

Voice of America

 

Ukraine Seeks Nationwide Linguistic Revival

 

A Ukrainian literature class in the Crimean city of Simferopol at School Number 25, where all other subjects are taught in Russian. Ukrainian is not the first language of these students, some of whom reveal greater proficiency than others. Eleventh grader Arthur Trotsky feels comfortable in both languages.

 

Arthur says there are people who do not like the Ukrainian language - basically grownups, because it is difficult for them to adapt. He says that children, however, are learning Ukrainian in school from grade one, and some even study it in depth. He adds that while older people are opposed, young ones support the Ukrainian language.

 

Full story:

http://www.voanews.com/english/2008-11-13-voa43.cfm

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