The northern Russian dialect group around Vologda and Arkhangelsk. Preserves okanye (clear /o/ in unstressed positions) lost in standard varieties.
- Approximate centre
- 64.54°, 40.55°
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Northern Russian vs Siberian Russian
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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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