Celebrating the Roots of Language: BelSU Library Hosts Exhibition for International Mother Language Day

The exhibition titled "Native, Vivid, Unique" in honour of International Mother Language Day, observed on February 21, invites visitors to explore the rich tapestry of history, culture, and linguistic development that shapes modern communication.

The exhibition showcases a selection of scientific publications and methodology books. Among the featured works is Igor Ulukhanov’s monograph, “On the Language of Ancient Rus” (2015), which explores the formation and development of the primary varieties of written and spoken language in Ancient Rus from the 11th to the 17th centuries. Ulukhanov examines the interplay between literary and colloquial elements, the evolution of word meanings, shifts in grammatical forms, and how these factors contributed to the vocabulary and grammar of modern Russian.

Another highlight is the book “Language: Searches, Facts, Hypotheses. A collection of articles for the 100th anniversary of the birth of Academician Natalia Shvedova,” edited by Maya Lyapon (2016). This collection features over fifty articles from researchers across various fields of linguistics, reflecting a rich diversity of themes and concepts that resonate with contemporary linguistic inquiries. Each publication is connected, either directly or indirectly, to the scientific work of Natalia Shvedova, a prominent figure in the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Additionally, visitors can explore the findings of young researchers from the Southern Scientific Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences in “Functional and Ethnocultural Aspects of Studying the Russian Language” (2009) by Anastasia Stakheeva and Nina Vlaskina. This book delves into word formation and creation across different functional styles of the Russian language, as well as traditional culture in southern Russia.

“The History of the Native Word: from Cyril and Methodius to the Present Day” by Alexey Mazurov et al. (2007) recounts the contributions of the holy brothers who developed the Slavic script and established the foundation for Church Slavonic.

For those interested in understanding the nuances of the Russian language, Mariya Aksenova’s book “Do We Know the Russian Language?” (2012) offers engaging stories and insights into common mistakes encountered in radio and television.

The BelSU Scientific Library invites everyone to visit the exhibition "Native, Vivid, Unique," located in its reading room at 14 Studencheskaya St., Bldg. 4, Office 211. The exhibition will be on display until the end of February.