Значимость языкового компонента в структуре этнического самосознания белорусов Молдовы
The importance of the language component in the structure of ethnic consciousness of the Belarusians of Moldova

Summary/Abstract: In the article the question of the significance of the native language for the Belarusians of Moldova considered forthe survey materials, we conducted in 2009. The role and importance of the mother tongue for the Belarusians of Moldovais manifested in their language behavior and language competence. The significance of the native language for theidentity of Belarusians emphasizes its symbolic aspect. For Belarusians of Moldova Value is determined by the language,above all, its symbolic meaning – the language is a symbol of ethnic and cultural identity, collective emotive value. Thelanguage gives them a sense of cultural and ethnic identity

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