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Aspect of Russian Slang Spoken by the Youths: A Philological Discourse
(2016) Aigbovia, K.E.
One of the most interesting and the quick changing aspects of the Russian language is the slang. It is prone to constant changes, hence, the need for a regular or constant pedagogico–philological research work, as it plays a vital role in communication. This is because slang is a major tool of communication amongst the Russian youths who in essence are the major locomotive engine of the economy (Muskin 2005). This paper, therefore, takes a look at slang in the following dimensions: the definition of slang, origin of slang in Russia, slang as a phenomenon , the structure/formation of the slang in Russian and the importance of the Russian slang; our recommendation and conclusion. For our country Nigeria, where there are hundreds of indigenous languages with English serving as the national official language, the Nigerian pidgin which serves as a kind of slang has gained popularity amongst the youths, serving as an indispensable lingua franca, especially within the illiterate and semi-literate circles. This highlights the very significance of this paper.