The role of the culture and traditions of the people in the preservation of national languages: on the example of the small peoples of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)

Lukina Margarita Petrovna

Today, the indigenous ethnic population of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) (hereinafter referred to as RS (Y)) shows an increase in ethnic self-identification and interest in their native culture, but at the same time, a decrease in the level of knowledge of their native languages. The article analyzes the features of the ethno-cultural situation of the Evens, Evenks and Yukaghirs to identify the main areas of use of their native languages. The study was conducted in 3 regions of the Republic; Questionnaires and interview questionnaires were compiled to identify the real ethno-cultural situation. As a result of the analysis of the questionnaires, it was concluded that the traditional culture of the peoples, which is transmitted to the younger generation, has been preserved to a certain extent: in addition to the fact that the ethnic culture is preserved, it contains a language array, i.e. national languages are preserved in traditional culture.

Keywords:small peoples of the North; culture and traditions; Evenks; Evens; Yukagirs; preservation of national languages.