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