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 Southern Russian
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The southern Russian dialect group spanning Voronezh, Rostov, and the broader steppe. Marked by fricative /ɣ/ and a distinct verb-ending system.
- Approximate centre
- 47.22°, 39.72°
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