The northern Russian dialect group around Vologda and Arkhangelsk. Preserves okanye (clear /o/ in unstressed positions) lost in standard varieties.
- Spoken in
- Approximate centre
- 64.54°, 40.55°
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Northern Russian vs Pomor Russian
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Pomorsky govor
The Russian of the Pomor coastal communities along the White Sea. A North Russian variety with a distinct lexicon shaped by maritime life, fishing, and contact with Karelian and Saami.
- Spoken in
- Approximate centre
- 64.54°, 34.77°
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