PHONETIC FEATURES OF THE OLD SLAVONIC LANGUAGE: SOUND SYSTEM AND ITS STRUCTURE

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Slavic languages, which are the main means of communication in the states of Central and Eastern Europe, play a significant role in political and cultural processes on the continent. This article examines the influence of Slavic states on the political map of Europe, analyzing how the linguistic identity and political unity of these countries affect foreign and domestic policy, as well as interstate relations. Keywords: Slavic languages, political processes, Europe, linguistic identity, political integration, cultural ties. Slavic languages unite more than 300 million people, and most of these speakers live in countries that have a significant influence on the political atmosphere of Europe. This is not only a linguistic community, but also a cultural and historical connection that has influenced the development of European civilization for centuries. Modern Slavic states such as Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, as well as Russia and Ukraine, actively participate in European political processes. Slavic states have varying degrees of influence in European politics, which is related to their economic and political situation. "The most important factors determining this influence include participation in international organizations such as the European Union, the United Nations and NATO, as well as their relations with neighboring countries and global powers." [1, с.32] Poland, as the largest Slavic country in the EU, plays a key role in political processes within the Union. The country actively participates in the political decision-making process in Brussels and is an important link between Eastern and Western Europe. The Polish language, being one of the official languages of the EU, contributes to strengthening the Slavic identity in the EU institutions. Russia and its influence on the post-Soviet space: Russia, as the largest Slavic state, continues to play an important role in the political life of Europe, especially in the context of its relations with neighboring countries such as Ukraine, Belarus and other post-Soviet republics. The Russian language remains 154 ACADEMIC RESEARCH IN MODERN SCIENCE International scientific-online conference an important means of communication in these countries and is used in international relations. The national policy of the empire, starting in the 1860s, was aimed at administrative systematization and unification of the heterogeneous state, and responded to the rising national movements by partially implementing cultural Russification" [2,с141]. The Balkan countries of Serbia, Croatia, Bulgaria and Macedonia also actively influence political processes in Europe. Their languages and cultural features are closely linked to the history of the region, and these countries play an important role in strengthening cultural and economic ties between Eastern and Western Europe. For example, Bulgaria, as a member of the EU and NATO, promotes Slavic identity in the international arena. Linguistic Identity and Its Impact on Politics: Linguistic identity is an important aspect of political life in Slavic states. Within each Slavic state, language plays a role not only in everyday life, but also in political identification. In some countries, such as Ukraine and Poland, language becomes an important symbol of national sovereignty and independence. Language policy in Ukraine: Ukraine, against the backdrop of the conflict with Russia, is actively developing its language policy, focusing on the Ukrainian language as the main means of communication and a symbol of independence. This is becoming an important factor in its relations with Russia, as well as in the context of the struggle for recognition in the international arena. Preservation of linguistic identity in the Czech Republic and Slovakia: In the Czech Republic and Slovakia, national languages remain an important element of political and cultural identity, which is reflected in the political decisions and international policies of these countries. "These countries actively promote the use of the Czech and Slovak languages in international forums and cultural exchanges, which helps strengthen their positions on the world stage." [3, с 56 ]. Slavic languages play an important role in diplomatic practice, especially in countries that actively participate in international organizations. They not only serve as the main means of communication within countries, but also become instruments of foreign policy. For example, the languages of countries such as Poland and the Czech Republic are actively used in international forums, which strengthens the political influence of these countries within the European Union and the UN. Poland, as one of the largest countries in Europe, actively uses the Polish language in diplomatic relations, especially with neighboring countries and within the EU. Poland's strong diplomacy in recent decades has played a key role 155 ACADEMIC RESEARCH IN MODERN SCIENCE International scientific-onl