Dialect comparison

Pomor Russian vs Siberian Russian

Compare two dialects of Russian side by side — where they're spoken, what they're called, and how they relate.

Pomor Russian

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.

Approximate centre
64.54°, 34.77°
Siberian Russian

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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