RUSSIAN SLANG AND COLLOQUIALISM: A GUIDE TO INFORMAL RUSSIAN

Sultanmuradova Farangiz Akramovna

The Teacher, Finnish Pedagogical Institute of Uzbekistan Department of Russian Language and Literature Faculty of Exact and Applied Sciences The Direction of Mathematics

Samandarova Shahrizoda Valiyevna

Rustamova Malika Hamidovna

Students of Group 103

Keywords: Russian slang, Russian colloquial language, informal Russian,youth slang in Russian, Russian criminal jargon, regional slang variations, technology slang, Russian pop culture expressions, conversational Russian.


Abstract

This article provides an overview of Russian slang and colloquial language, highlighting its origins, characteristics, and usage in modern Russian society. Russian slang has diverse roots, including criminal jargon, youth subcultures, and Western influences, and serves as an important tool for expressing emotions, attitudes, and cultural identity. The article explores popular slang words, technological and youth slang, as well as regional variations. Understanding Russian slang offers insights into contemporary Russian culture and enhances conversational fluency for language learners.


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