🇷🇺 8 September this year marks the first-ever celebration of the Day of the Languages of the Peoples of the Russian Federation. More than 150 languages are spoken across Russia, reflecting the country’s remarkable cultural diversity. One in seven Russians speaks a language other than Russian, keeping their linguistic heritage alive from generation to generation. Many of these languages have their own writing systems, media, schools and university programmes. Efforts are also underway to preserve them in the digital world – from electronic dictionaries to computer fonts. The new observance was established by Presidential Decree on 4 November 2025 to preserve and develop Russia’s unique linguistic diversity. The date is symbolic: 8 September is the birthday of the great Dagestani poet Rasul Gamzatov, whose work became a powerful symbol of intercultural dialogue. Protecting linguistic diversity gives people the opportunity to preserve their cultural identity. 📹 Gateway to Russia