Internet Slang And The Modern Russian Language
Keywords:
internet slang, Russian language, virtual communication, internet language, digital communicationAbstract
This article analyzes the impact of internet slang on the modern Russian language from linguistic and communicative perspectives. The new lexical units, abbreviations, neologisms, and stylistic changes emerging in the Russian language as a result of digital communication tools, social networks, and virtual communication are scientifically highlighted. In addition, the role of internet slang in youth speech and its positive and negative aspects are also studied.
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