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About the Komi Language
Nikolay Kuznetsov
Tartu University, Estonian Literary Museum

The promotion of the Komi language

The national elation and boost of national self-esteem of the 1990s raised the Komi language to a high status in the Komi Republic. Over the past two decades, specific measures have been taken to reinforce the position of the Komi language, to promote its usage in various spheres of life and to popularise it among young people by means of modern culture and information technology. The priority areas of the preservation and development of the Komi language are the use of information technology and support for children and youth projects. As of today, some electronic language learning tools and games have been developed, children’s fairy tales on an audio CD have been published, etc. Language competitions, intellectual games, song festivals, comedy shows, etc. are organised in order to promote the Komi language. One of the most significant achievements is, to my mind, the Komi people’s radio Коми йöзкостса радио