LANGUAGE DOCUMENTATION: WHAT IS IT AND HOW TO WORK ON IT? (METHODOLOGICAL RECOMMENDATIONS)
In the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger, the tundra Nenets and Northern Khanty languages are classified as identified and endangered. Forest Nenets is defined as an endangered language and the Selkup language is critically endangered. The present linguistic situation in the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous District shows that, despite the official status of the native languages, there is an alarming situation of loss of native languages among young Nenets, Khanty and Selkups. The native language of each nation is its most important value and wealth, which must be preserved and transmitted to future generations. By documenting language data, we help preserve minority languages in the Yamal-Nenets Autonomous District.