Indigenous Peoples and the Right to Their Native Language | Anti-Discrimination Podcast Ep. 4

This episode examines the right of Indigenous Peoples in Russia to preserve and learn their native languages, focusing on language loss, revitalisation, and the role of education and state policy in protecting linguistic diversity.The discussion brings together personal experiences and expert perspectives. Tyan Zaochnaya, an Itelmen language researcher, and Lana Pylaeva, Director of Komi Daily, share their experiences of advocating for the Itelmen and Komi languages. Linguist Olga Abramenko provided a broader sociolinguistic and international human rights perspective, addressing language rights in Eurasia, the equal value of all languages and cultures, and existing mechanisms for protection.The episode also explores practical approaches to language revitalisation, the impact of language preservation on the well-being of communities, and the question of state responsibility in supporting Indigenous and minority languages.Sound design: Ostap KukharAnti-Discrimination Podcast, Episode 4The following English version of this podcast was created using AI voice synthesis technology from the original Russian-language episode, with the explicit consent of the speakers.Episode 1  ⁠⁠on the environmental rights⁠⁠Episode 2 ⁠⁠on the right to education⁠Episode 3 ⁠⁠⁠⁠on the right to culture ⁠