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People left, the language remained: What is happening to the Russian language in Uzbekistan – and what awaits it?On June 6th, literary Russia celebrates Pushkin's birthday, and this same date has been declared by the UN as International Russian Language Day. Once arriving in Tashkent with Pushkin's metaphorical caravan, it still remains an important language of communication in Uzbekistan, despite changing generations, demographics, and political context. What makes the Russian language a part of Uzbek daily life—and will it remain here for long?Сухбат Афлатуни#Symbols & Meanings#Heritage & Identity