The Russian of Kazakhstan, used by ethnic Russians and as a second language by many Kazakhs. Based on standard Russian but with regional vocabulary, code-switching, and Kazakh contact features.
- Approximate centre
- 49.81°, 73.09°
Dialect comparison
Kazakhstani Russian vs Siberian Russian
Compare two dialects of Russian side by side — where they're spoken, what they're called, and how they relate.
Sibirskie govory
The Russian varieties of Western and Central Siberia, descended from northern-Russian settlers. Distinguished by retained okanye, a conservative lexicon, and contact features from indigenous Siberian languages.
- Approximate centre
- 55.04°, 82.93°
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