The Status of English and Russian in Uzbekistan Musayev Tohirjon Abstract

Conclusion

In conclusion, language policy in the country can now be characterized as eagerly concentrated on learning English, while Russian still remains as the most widely used socially as a second language. Even though there is not yet so much research covering the language situation in Uzbekistan, it is still clear from those which have been studied that both English and Russian have their own place and role in education and social life in Uzbekistan. It is hard to predict whether English will ever replace Russian and take its position as a lingua franca. Education is a strong tool in positioning the status of language in society. Therefore, perhaps the government by introducing changes into language policy of modern Uzbekistan envisages the time when English will “penetrate into society” and become as common as Russian has been until now.