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THE ROLE OF THE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE IN BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL
CAREER AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE
Adilova Soliyakhon
PhD, Associate Professor of the Department of Uzbek Language and Literature of
Samarkand Institute of Economics and Service. Uzbekistan
adilova_soliyaxon48@gmail. com
Abstract:
This article discusses the history of the formation of the Russian
language, its significance in the global community, quotations about the language, its
main functions, key statistics about the Russian language, its influence on other
nations, some recommendations for language teaching, suggestions, and conclusions.
Keywords:
communication, linguists, literary and linguistic tradition, Russian-
speaking population, second language, career, personal development, global
community, selfless assistance.
Аннотация:
В данной статье рассматривается история формирования
русского языка, его значение в мировом сообществе, цитаты о языке, основные
функции языка, основные статистические данные о русском языке, его влияние
на другие народы, некоторые рекомендации по обучению языку, предложения и
выводы.
Ключевые
слова:
коммуникация,
лингвисты,
литературная
и
лингвистическая традиция, русскоязычное население, второй язык, карьера,
личностное развитие, мировое сообщество, безвозмездная помощь.
"We must learn languages because language is the only thing worth knowing,
even poorly. " (Kato Lomb)
In the current era of globalization, the role of language is strengthening, and its
influence on the life of a nation continues to evolve. Language is the key to
knowledge and nature. It encompasses all social phenomena that have existed in
human society throughout history. The primary goal (or function) of language is its
use as a means of communication. Language is closely related to human thinking and
consciousness, serving as a tool for the formation and expression of our thoughts and
feelings.
There are more than two thousand languages spoken on our planet. Among
them, Russian is one of the most widely spoken. It includes all linguistic means used
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for communication between people. We all know that Russian is one of the largest
languages in the world. Modern Russian is a continuation of the Old Russian (East
Slavic) language. Slavic languages preserve ancient features in both grammar and
vocabulary. (Indeed, the most conservative living Indo-Iranian language is Baltic:
Lithuanian and Latvian. ) This ancient heritage makes Russian (as well as other
Slavic languages) complex but, at the same time, attractive. The East Slavic tribes
spoke Old Russian in the 9th century, laying the foundation for the Old Russian
nation as part of Kievan Rus. This language shared many similarities with the
languages of other Slavic peoples, yet it already had some phonetic and lexical
features that set it apart. All Slavic languages (Polish, Czech, Slovak, Slovenian,
Macedonian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Russian) originated from a common
root — the Proto-Slavic language, which existed until the 10th-11th centuries. In the
14th-15th centuries, after the collapse of Kievan Rus and the formation of three
independent peoples — Russians, Ukrainians, and Belarusians — national languages
began to develop based on a common language. The development of the tradition of
writing in Russia and the key stages in the history of the Russian language began with
the appearance of the first Cyrillic texts among the East Slavs in the 10th century. In
988, writing in the Russian language began. Chronicles tell of many scholars who
worked during the time of Yaroslav the Wise. Liturgical books were used most often.
Original Slavic manuscripts of the East Slavs are mostly associated with the works of
the disciples of Cyril and Methodius, the creators of the Slavic alphabet. Over time,
the original language was adapted to the East Slavic language.
Moreover, today there is no universally accepted period in the history of the
Russian literary language that would align with all linguists. However, all researchers
working on periodization take into account the socio-historical and cultural-social
conditions of language development. The periodization of the history of the Russian
literary language is based on the works of linguists such as L. P. Yakobinsky, V. V.
Vinogradov, G. O. Vinokur, B. A. Larin, D. I. Gorshkova, Yu. S. Sorokin, and others,
who focus on analyzing the norms of the Russian literary language, its connections
with ancient literary and linguistic traditions, relationships between literary language
and dialects, and the social functions of the Russian literary language and its fields of
application.
In the 18th-20th centuries, most philologists asserted that the basis of the
Russian literary language was the Church Slavonic language, which came to Russia
with the adoption of Christianity. Some researchers, such as A. I. Sobolevsky, A. A.
Shakhmatov, B. M. Lyapunov, L. V. Shcherba, N. I. Tolstoy, and others, have
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conclusively developed the theory of the Church Slavonic foundation of the Russian
literary language. A. I. Sobolevsky wrote: "It is known that Church Slavonic was the
first Slavic language used word for word. " "After Cyril and Methodius, it became the
literary language of Bulgarians, then Serbs, and then Russians. " In the 18th century,
the hypothesis about the Church Slavonic foundation of the Russian literary language
was fully reflected and completed. A. A. Shakhmatov, noting the extreme complexity
of the formation of the Russian literary language, emphasized: "No other language in
the world can compare to Russian in terms of the complexity of its historical path. "
He categorically argued that the modern Russian literary language, by its origin, is
derived from Church Slavonic, which over the centuries gradually became closer to
the spoken folk language and lost its external form. Shakhmatov also believed that
the Ancient Greek language, which became the written literary language of Kievan
Rus, had a significant influence on the spoken language of the "educated class" in
Kiev in the 10th century. According to him, many words and forms from Ancient
Greek remain in the modern Russian literary language.
The Role and Significance of Russian in Modern Uzbekistan. If we look at the
importance of the Russian language today, it is widely used in Uzbekistan in various
fields, both directly and indirectly. Russian is used in nearly all sectors. For example,
in education, healthcare, tourism, the service industry, international relations,
information technologies, communication, social affairs, and economics, and in these
areas, we can see its prominent role. When considering its functions in these areas,
firstly, its role in education is invaluable. This is because for students, searching for
information in Russian and finding study materials is much easier than in Uzbek, as
information in Uzbek is available primarily to the people of Uzbekistan, whereas
Russian-language content is accessible throughout the European space and Russian-
speaking countries. Regarding communication, a significant portion of the population
in Uzbekistan speaks Russian, so establishing communication with them is relatively
easy. This is one of the language's functions in certain areas, and it is gradually
becoming a second language for the population. This trend continues to develop
daily.
By expressing the role of the Russian language in numbers, we can vividly
demonstrate its high status in Uzbekistan. For example, the United Nations
recognizes Russian as one of the six official languages. Russian is an official
language in 15 major international organizations. Additionally, around 253 million
people worldwide speak Russian, and about 150 million people consider it their
native language. Russian ranks 7th in terms of native speakers and 9th in total
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speakers globally. Based on this data, we can conclude that the Russian language
holds great importance for our integration into the global community, and its
influence is also significant in the field of travel. Thus, for the development of our
lives, careers, personal growth, and other aspects, this language plays a crucial role.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it can be stated that the significance of the Russian language in
our lives is extremely high. Based on the above data, we can affirm that the
development and stages of the formation of this language have a deep historical
foundation. The Russian language occupies a special place in the life of Uzbekistan.
Learning phrases in the Russian language is not only important for mastering the
language itself but also for understanding Russian culture. By learning phrases,
students not only learn the language but also feel the changes in Russian society and
culture. Phrases in the Russian language are not only a key part of language learning
but also an important tool for enriching and diversifying the language. Learning
phrases helps students not only master grammar and expand their vocabulary but also
learn to express themselves clearly. Through phrases, students can improve their
ability to combine words, use them correctly in context, and enrich their
communication. Phrases teach not only the grammatical aspects of the language but
also the correct use of language in social and cultural contexts. Therefore, paying
special attention to phrases in the process of learning Russian helps students better
understand the language and its subtleties. By using phrases in Russian, students can
communicate not only grammatically correctly but also meaningfully and stylistically
correctly.
This is because the language has played a significant role in our progress, the
development of many important sectors, and our advancement to high positions, both
directly and indirectly. It helps us in everyday life, in tourism and travel, in daily
communication, and also enhances our skills in working with computer technologies.
Therefore, we must learn the Russian language to integrate into the global community
and for personal growth.
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