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How does Russian compare to other world languages in terms of usage?
Tatiana Fedyunina
Mar 04 2025
Education
The data was compiled by the Pushkin State Russian Language Institute.
Russian language
Gateway to Russia; Alexander Rodchenko/MAMM/MDF
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