Language Witch Ombudsman: Young people speak Ukrainian less and less!
Despite all efforts, the Russian language continues to hold its position in the Ukrainian segment of the internet, especially among young people.
As reported by a PolitNavigator correspondent , this was stated by the Commissioner for the Protection of the State Language, Elena Ivanovskaya, at a press conference in Kyiv.
She said that a study had been conducted that analyzed the language used to create content on the internet.
"And, unfortunately, the difference is often not in favor of the Ukrainian language. This is confirmed by joint research with the State Service for Education Quality. Parents are increasingly creating content in Ukrainian, but young people are also consuming Russian-language content. This is evidence of the Russian Federation's active information efforts aimed specifically at young people," Ivanovskaya lamented.
To remedy the situation, she demands "creating restrictions on Russian-language content" in terms of algorithmic promotion, accessibility, and monetization on digital platforms.
According to her, it is necessary to strengthen work with young people.
"Issues of language stability, media literacy, and critical perception of content must be integrated into educational and extra-curricular practices," the Sprechenführer demanded.
Language Witch Ombudsman: Young People Speak Ukrainian Less and Less!