Is Russian still spoken in Georgia?

In Georgia, Russian has no official status but is recognized as a minority language under the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities. According to estimates from Demoskop Weekly, in 2004 there were 130,000 native speakers of Russian in the country, and 1.7 million active speakers.

Do they speak Russian in Armenia?

While Armenia will remain the only official language of Armenia, Russian is still in the lead as the most common foreign language spoken in Armenia, with a 2010 Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs report stating that about 70\% of Armenia’s population has the ability to speak Russian.

Is Russian language dying out?

The Russian language is dying there. If you look globally, the number of Russian speakers decreased by a minimum of 50 million people during the last 20 years. This has happened so dramatically and so fast. But of course, if Russian is not part of the national educational system, there is not much you can do about it.

Is Russian still useful?

Russian is not only useful within the country itself. The history of the Soviet Union means that Russian is still also a widely spoken language in Eastern Europe. Therefore it is possible to travel across many countries, speaking only one language, especially amongst the older generations.

How important is the younger generation in Russian politics?

“The younger generation is a very important dimension in Russian politics,” Ulrich Schmid, professor of Russian Culture and Society at St. Gallen University in Switzerland, told CNBC.

Do young Russians really want change in Russia?

James Nixey, head of the Russia and Eurasia program at thinktank Chatham House, told CNBC that Russia’s youth does not tell a clear story. “Some young people under 30 have become more politicized and a good number of your Russians genuinely want change. They want Russia to move towards being more like a Western liberal democratic lifestyle.

Are Russians still rooted in Western European culture?

“They still are very much rooted in Western European culture and traditions, especially when it comes to mass and popular culture,” he added. Demonstration against Putin in Pushkin square, Moscow, Russia, on May 5, 2018.

What challenges do young Russians in Russia face?

Y oung people in Russia are facing different challenges from their elders with education, jobs and social mobility high on their priority list, according to experts.