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This study examines the reasons behind the preference for the Russian language among Kyrgyz youth in Bishkek.

Russian Language Preference among Youth in Kyrgyzstan

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This study examines the reasons behind the preference for the Russian language among Kyrgyz youth in Bishkek.
Quantitative study with a survey administered to 384 individuals aged 15-39
Sample drawn from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Focused on daily use of Russian and perceptions of language proficiency
Kyrgyz youth prefer Russian due to greater comfort and expressiveness compared to Kyrgyz.
Russian dominance in education, business, and social settings significantly influences this preference.
Perceptions of rural identity and confidence issues with Kyrgyz language contribute to reluctance in using Kyrgyz.

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Quantitative study reveals factors influencing language choice in Kyrgyz youth, suggesting social implications.

Ertan Özensel (2026) studied this question.

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