Foreign Literature in the Altai Language: History and Practice of Translation
The article deals with the history of the translation of foreign literature into the Altai language, as well as the practice of translating separate works by professional translators. Foreign literature was translated in Altai from the 30s of the twentieth century, resumed in the 50s. Thematically, works the content of which contained the idea of preserving peace throughout the world were translated. Initially, these were commissioned works, then the writers themselves translated selectively of their own accord. Translators were mainly the Altai poets and journalists. The translation of the poetry and the drama was given as the new translations were necessary for a theatrical performance. This most difficult task was implemented by Shatra Shatinov, the national writer of the Altai Republic. The texts are translated from English to the Altai language. Nevertheless, the Altai translators retained the author’s style, national peculiarities of foreign literature. In recent years, translation has been suspended due to the absence of professional translators.