Language activism in Dagestan: status and trends
It is considered the activities of internal linguistic and pro-ethnic activists involved in the preservation of national (ethnic) languages in Dagestan. It is noted the main reasons for the gradual reduction of communicative practice in regional languages, and also focused on the forms and methods used by language revitalization activists. Along with the analysis of the effectiveness of public initiatives, a conclusion was made about the importance of the public movement in defense of native languages as a necessary factor in appealing to the authorities about tactical or strategic changes in the state language and national policy.