Estonian linguistic enclaves on the territory of the former Russian Empire: contacts with local languages

In the 19th century, the emigration of Estonians gathered momentum and Estonian villages were founded on the vast territory of the Russian Empire. Having survived over several generations, these native Estonian-speaking villages can be considered linguistic enclaves outside their homeland. This art...

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Main Author: Jüri Viikberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Tartu Press 2014-12-01
Series:Eesti ja Soome-ugri Keeleteaduse Ajakiri
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Online Access:https://ojs.utlib.ee/index.php/jeful/article/view/15143