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    Ethnic identity and linguistic practices of Romanians and Moldovans (on the example of Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine)
    (Wydawnictwa AGH, 2013) Šestakova, Katerina
    In Ukraine, Chernivtsi Oblast can be observed as a region of mixed ethnic structure. As a result of historical context, the region seems to have a linguistic specificity. Based on the example of Romanians and Moldovans living in this region, we can see that ones mother tongue performs both communicative and symbolic functions (which is an important element of ethnic identity). As an element of ethnic identity the mother tongue becomes very important, especially while entering the linguistic space through language practices, and especially when entering a Slavic tongue (Ukrainian and Russian). Romanians do not have problems with defining their own language and ethnicity. Some Moldovans use both names of the mother tongue (Moldovan or Romanian), and accordingly declare two ethnic affiliations. This practice is a result of the development of Romanian and Moldovan cultures in two different geopolitical areas, which exerts a significant influence on both ethnic groups.