Miroslav Yankovyak
BelaruslinguistMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Miroslav Yankovyak is a Polish linguist known for his extensive field research on Belarusian dialects in Latvia, documenting the drastic decline of the Belarusian language in the region. His studies highlight the historical presence of Belarusian speakers and the cultural shifts that have led to the near extinction of the language, particularly in areas once rich in Belarusian heritage.
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Miroslav Yankovyak is one of the authors of the collective monograph on modern Belarus.
Вышла коллективная монография о современной Беларуси на английском языкеНаша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·Belarus· 2026-09-19
Belarus· 2026-09-19
Miroslav Yankovyak's research published in Acta Albaruthenica highlights the significant losses of the Belarusian language in the region.
Последние белорусские голоса. В Латгалии полностью вымер белорусский языкНаша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·Belarus· 2025-12-13
Belarus· 2025-12-13Also mentioned
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