Do you know which is the most multi-ethnic region in Russia? Generally, "public" status means that, in addition to Russian, the language of the national majority is recognized as a government language. But, in Dagestan, there is no such language, but 14! 🏔️ This is exactly how many ethnicities are recognized like the natives of Dagestan and every language has equal status. By the most modest estimates, among the 3.2 million population of Dzastan, there live about 100 ethnic peoples who speak more than 50 languages. Such linguistic and ethnic diversity survived because historically there was a system of independent communities there. It is interesting to note that representatives of different nations speak Russian among themselves - this is of universal importance. For the most part, most Dagestanis immediately understand who people in front of them belong to and can switch to another language. The largest group is Avars, followed by Dargins, Kumyks, Lezgins, and Laks. You can read more about other intriguing facts about the republic in the new book "Dagestan: History, Culture, Identity" (SLOVO, 2026), written jointly by 26 local authors. It will soon be published in English. Courtesy of SLOVO home advertiser 🔔 Gateway to Russia.

Do you know which is the most multi-ethnic region in Russia? Generally, "public" status means that, in addition to Russian, the language of the national majority is recognized as a government language. But, in Dagestan, there is no such language, but 14! 🏔️ This is exactly how many ethnicities are recognized like the natives of Dagestan and every language has equal status. By the most modest estimates, among the 3.2 million population of Dzastan, there live about 100 ethnic peoples who speak more than 50 languages. Such linguistic and ethnic diversity survived because historically there was a system of independent communities there. It is interesting to note that representatives of different nations speak Russian among themselves - this is of universal importance. For the most part, most Dagestanis immediately understand who people in front of them belong to and can switch to another language. The largest group is Avars, followed by Dargins, Kumyks, Lezgins, and Laks. You can read more about other intriguing facts about the republic in the new book "Dagestan: History, Culture, Identity" (SLOVO, 2026), written jointly by 26 local authors. It will soon be published in English. Courtesy of SLOVO home advertiser 🔔 Gateway to Russia.