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The Russian language is on the verge of a nervous breakdown. – Krongauz Maxim – IS – 2017 – ISBN 978-5-17-100624-2

The Russian language is on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
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Why did this book become a bestseller even in its first edition, sparking heated debates and being read with equal fascination by the educated, the less educated, and, let's face it, the downright illiterate? Science can't answer this question. Read it and see for yourself. The world around us is changing rapidly, and language is changing with it. Who among us doesn't use new words, and who doesn't wince when noticing them in someone else's speech? Borrowed words, jargon, and swearing—all of which are now indispensable—infuriate us and, most importantly, provide grounds for constant grumbling. Who doesn't enjoy discussing the corruption of language, and, after a hearty meal, even its demise? Professor K., having suffered a forgivable split personality these days, alternately assuming the stance of an irritated layman and a cool-headed linguist, energetically engages in conversation. It should be read calmly, keeping emotions in check. After reading, put the book down and answer the main question: Who—the Russian language or ourselves—is on the verge of a nervous breakdown?
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