What is Southern Russian in the context of Russian language classification?

Southern Russian is identified as one of the primary dialect groups within the Russian language.

What information does the provided map of Russian dialects convey?

The map of Russian dialects visually represents their geographical distribution, specifically highlighting the areas of their primary formation, with Southern Russian dialects indicated in red.

How is the territory of the "primary formation" of Southern Russian dialects defined historically?

The territory of the "primary formation" of Southern Russian dialects is defined as the area of "Old" Russia as it existed in the 16th century, prior to the Eastern territorial expansions undertaken by Ivan IV.

Which modern regions are entirely encompassed by the primary formation territory of Southern Russian dialects?

The primary formation territory of Southern Russian dialects entirely includes eleven modern regions: Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Kursk, Lipetsk, Oryol, Ryazan, Smolensk, Tambov, Tula, and Voronezh.

Besides the fully included regions, what other areas are part of the primary formation territory for Southern Russian dialects?

In addition to the eleven fully included regions, the primary formation territory of Southern Russian dialects also comprises the southern parts of three other regions: Moscow, Pskov, and Tver.

What geographical areas constitute the "second formation" territory of Southern Russian dialects?

The territory of the "second formation" for Southern Russian dialects includes most of the lands along the lower Don and Volga rivers, the Northern Caucasus, as well as the Southern Ural region, Siberia, and the Russian Far East. This area represents lands where Russians settled after the 16th century.

How does the pronunciation of unstressed /o/ typically change in Southern Russian dialects?

In Southern Russian dialects, unstressed /o/ undergoes various degrees of vowel reduction, most commonly reducing to a sound like [a] (a phenomenon known as strong akanye), and less frequently to [ɐ], [ə], or [ɨ].

What distinctive pronunciation feature exists in Southern Russian dialects regarding the sound represented by 'g'?

Southern Russian dialects feature a fricative pronunciation of the sound typically represented by 'g' (IPA: /ɣ/) instead of the standard and Northern Russian pronunciation, which is a stop sound (IPA: /g/).

How is the soft version of the fricative /ɣ/ sound typically pronounced in Southern Russian dialects?

The soft version of the fricative /ɣ/ sound (IPA: /ɣʲ/) in Southern Russian dialects is usually pronounced as a sound similar to [j] or [ N ] (IPA: [j~ N ]).

What substitution occurs in Southern Russian dialects for the standard /v/ sound, particularly at the end of words or syllables?

In Southern Russian dialects, a semivowel sound (IPA: /w~u̯/) is often used in place of the standard Russian /v/ sound, especially when /v/ appears at the end of a word or syllable, and also in place of final /l/.

What phonetic substitution is observed in Southern Russian dialects where standard and Northern Russian dialects use /f/?

Southern Russian dialects exhibit a pronunciation of /x/, /xv/, or /xw/ in positions where standard and Northern Russian dialects would use /f/.

How do Southern Russian dialects handle words beginning with /u/ or stressed /o/ phonetically?

Southern Russian dialects may feature a prosthetic /w~u̯/ sound before words starting with /u/ or stressed /o/. For example, standard Russian "okna" (windows) and "ulitsa" (street) might be pronounced with an initial prosthetic sound as "vokna" and "vulitsa" respectively.

What prosthetic sound can appear in Southern Russian dialects before words starting with /i/ or /e/?

Southern Russian dialects can exhibit a prosthetic /j/ sound before words that begin with /i/ or /e/. An example given is the standard Russian word "etot" (this) potentially being pronounced with an initial /j/ sound.

What merger of sounds occurs in the Pskov and Ryazan sub-groups of Southern Russian dialects concerning affricates?

In the Pskov (southern) and Ryazan sub-groups of Southern Russian dialects, a merger of two standard Russian sounds occurs: the voiceless postalveolar affricate /t͡ʃ/ and the voiceless alveolar affricate /t͡s/. These merge into a single consonant sound, which can be either /t͡s/ or /t͡sʲ/.

How do third-person verb forms in Southern Russian dialects differ morphologically from standard Russian?

In Southern Russian dialects, the third-person verb forms typically feature a palatalized final consonant (IPA: /tʲ/) where standard and Northern dialects have an unpalatalized one. For instance, "he goes" might be pronounced "on khodit'" with a palatalized 't'.

Is there a tendency to drop verb endings in the third person in some Southern Russian dialects?

Yes, some Southern Russian dialects exhibit an occasional dropping of the third-person verb ending /tʲ/ altogether, leading to forms like "on khodi" (he goes) instead of the standard "on khodit'".

What are the distinctive oblique case forms of personal pronouns found in Southern Russian dialects compared to standard Russian?

Southern Russian dialects use distinct oblique case forms for personal pronouns, such as *miane* (me), *tabe* (you), and *sabe* (-self), which differ from the standard Russian forms *mne*, *tebe*, and *sebe*.

What linguistic continuum is suggested by certain features shared between Southern Russian dialects and neighboring languages?

Certain phonetic and morphological features found in Southern Russian dialects, such as akanye/yakanye, a lenited /ɣ/, the semivowel /w~u̯/, and palatalized third-person verb endings, are also present in modern Belarusian and some Ukrainian dialects (specifically Eastern Polesian). This suggests a linguistic continuum between these languages.

Which specific linguistic features of Southern Russian dialects are also found in Belarusian and Ukrainian?

Features like akanye/yakanye, a debuccalized or lenited /ɣ/, the semivowel /w~u̯/, and palatalized final /tʲ/ in third-person verb forms are shared between Southern Russian dialects, modern Belarusian, and some Eastern Polesian dialects of Ukrainian.

How are Russian dialects broadly categorized regionally according to the provided classification?

Russian dialects are broadly categorized regionally into Central, Northern, and Southern groups.

What are some examples of sub-dialects or related dialectal areas within the Central Russian dialects?

Within the Central Russian dialects, examples mentioned include the Lake Peipus dialect and the Moscow dialect.

What is listed as a sub-dialect or related area within the Northern Russian dialects?

Siberian dialects are listed as a sub-dialect or related area within the Northern Russian dialects.

What specific sub-dialect is mentioned in relation to the Southern Russian dialects?

Astrakhan Russian is mentioned as a sub-dialect related to the Southern Russian dialects.

What are some examples of ethnic Russian dialects mentioned in the classification?

Examples of ethnic Russian dialects include Don Cossack, Goryun, Kuban Cossack, and Pomor dialects.

What types of "colonial" Russian dialects are identified in the classification?

Alaskan Russian and Doukhobor Russian are identified as types of colonial Russian dialects.

What are some examples of mixed Russian dialects or contact languages listed?

Examples of mixed Russian dialects or contact languages include Dagestani Russian, Trasianka, Surzhyk, Runglish, and the historical Russenorsk.

What is the general trend for unstressed vowels in Southern Russian dialects concerning reduction?

Unstressed vowels, particularly /o/, undergo significant reduction in Southern Russian dialects, often moving towards an [a]-like sound, which is a characteristic feature known as akanye.

How do palatalized consonants influence vowel reduction in unstressed syllables in Southern Russian dialects?

In Southern Russian dialects, unstressed vowels (/o/, /e/, /a/) that follow palatalized consonants and precede a stressed syllable are pronounced as [æ] rather than reducing to [ɪ] as in the Moscow dialect; this is part of the yakanye phenomenon.

What is the phonetic quality of the /g/ sound in Southern Russian dialects compared to standard Russian?

The primary difference is that Southern Russian dialects use a voiced velar fricative /ɣ/ sound, whereas standard and Northern Russian dialects use a voiced velar stop /g/ sound.

What types of prosthetic sounds are noted in Southern Russian dialects?

Southern Russian dialects exhibit prosthetic sounds, including a /w~u̯/ sound before initial /u/ or stressed /o/, and a /j/ sound before initial /i/ or /e/.

What is notable about the oblique case forms of personal pronouns in Southern Russian dialects?

Southern Russian dialects feature distinct forms for the oblique cases of personal pronouns, such as *miane*, *tabe*, and *sabe*, which differ from the standard Russian forms *mne*, *tebe*, and *sebe*.

What historical event is mentioned in relation to defining the "primary formation" territory of Southern Russian dialects?

The historical event mentioned in defining the "primary formation" territory is the Eastern conquests by Ivan IV, with the primary formation territory representing the area before these conquests.

While both akanye and yakanye involve vowel reduction, what distinguishes yakanye in Southern Russian dialects?

Yakanye in Southern Russian dialects specifically describes the pronunciation of unstressed vowels (/o/, /e/, /a/) following palatalized consonants and preceding a stressed syllable as [æ], whereas akanye more broadly refers to the reduction of unstressed /o/ to [a].

How does the morphology of third-person verbs in Southern Russian dialects reflect a difference from standard Russian?

The morphology of third-person verbs in Southern Russian dialects is characterized by a palatalized final consonant /tʲ/, or sometimes the complete omission of this ending, contrasting with the unpalatalized /t/ in standard and Northern dialects.

What does the presence of shared features between Southern Russian, Belarusian, and Ukrainian suggest about their linguistic relationship?

The shared features, such as akanye/yakanye and specific consonant pronunciations, suggest a linguistic continuum between Southern Russian dialects, Belarusian, and certain Ukrainian dialects, indicating historical linguistic connections and mutual influence.

Beyond the historical core, where else have Southern Russian dialects spread or formed?

Southern Russian dialects have also formed in areas settled after the 16th century, including regions along the lower Don and Volga rivers, the Northern Caucasus, Southern Ural, Siberia, and the Russian Far East.

Can you provide an example of how unstressed /o/ reduction (akanye) manifests in Southern Russian dialects?

A primary manifestation of akanye in Southern Russian dialects is the reduction of unstressed /o/ to an [a]-like sound. This is considered a strong form of akanye.

In what contexts does the semivowel /w~u̯/ replace /v/ in Southern Russian dialects?

The semivowel /w~u̯/ replaces the standard /v/ sound in Southern Russian dialects, particularly when /v/ occurs in a final position or before a stressed syllable, and also in place of final /l/.

What specific vowel sounds trigger the prosthetic /w~u̯/ in Southern Russian dialects?

The prosthetic /w~u̯/ sound appears in Southern Russian dialects before initial /u/ and before stressed /o/.

What specific vowel sounds trigger the prosthetic /j/ in Southern Russian dialects?

The prosthetic /j/ sound appears in Southern Russian dialects before initial /i/ and /e/.

How do the Southern Russian pronoun forms *miane*, *tabe*, and *sabe* compare to their standard Russian counterparts?

The Southern Russian pronoun forms *miane*, *tabe*, and *sabe* correspond to the standard Russian forms *mne* (me), *tebe* (you), and *sebe* (-self) respectively, differing in their phonetic realization.

What is the key difference between the "primary formation" and "second formation" territories of Southern Russian dialects?

The "primary formation" territory represents the historical core of "Old" Russia before 16th-century expansion, while the "second formation" territory encompasses areas settled by Russians after the 16th century.

What is the phonetic difference between the /g/ sound in Southern Russian dialects and standard Russian?

The primary difference is that Southern Russian dialects use a fricative /ɣ/ sound, whereas standard and Northern Russian dialects use a stop /g/ sound.

Which specific affricate sounds merge in the Pskov and Ryazan sub-dialects of Southern Russian?

In the Pskov and Ryazan sub-dialects, the standard Russian sounds /t͡ʃ/ and /t͡s/ merge into a single consonant sound.

Which specific Ukrainian dialect group shares features with Southern Russian dialects?

Eastern Polesian dialects of Ukrainian share several linguistic features with Southern Russian dialects, contributing to the idea of a linguistic continuum.

Besides Trasianka and Surzhyk, what other examples of mixed or contact Russian dialects are listed?

Other examples of mixed or contact Russian dialects listed include Dagestani Russian, Runglish, and the historical Russenorsk.

Can you illustrate the concept of yakanye with an example from the source?

The source provides an example where the word "nesli" (they carried) is pronounced with yakanye as [nʲæslʲi] (following palatalized consonants and preceding a stressed syllable), contrasting with the standard pronunciation [nʲɪslʲi].

What is the significance of the occasional dropping of the third-person verb ending /tʲ/ in Southern Russian dialects?

The dropping of the third-person verb ending /tʲ/ is a morphological feature observed in some Southern Russian dialects, leading to simplified verb forms like "on khodi" instead of the standard "on khodit'".

What specific historical period is referenced when defining the "primary formation" territory of Southern Russian dialects?

The "primary formation" territory is defined in relation to "Old" Russia as it existed in the 16th century, before the territorial expansions undertaken by Ivan IV.

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Geographical Distribution

Primary Formation Territory

The core territory of Southern Russian dialects, representing the linguistic landscape of "Old" Russia prior to the 16th-century eastern expansion under Ivan IV, encompasses eleven modern administrative regions (oblasts) entirely, and extends into parts of three others:

Entirely within: Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Kursk, Lipetsk, Oryol, Ryazan, Smolensk, Tambov, Tula, and Voronezh Oblasts.
Southern parts of: Moscow, Pskov, and Tver Oblasts.

Second Formation Territory

This area comprises regions where Russian speakers settled following the 16th century. It includes the lower Don and Volga river basins, the Northern Caucasus, Southern Ural, Siberia, and the Russian Far East. These areas often exhibit a blend of Southern Russian features with influences from subsequent migrations and interactions.

Phonetic Characteristics

Vowel Reduction and Akanye

A hallmark feature is the significant reduction of unstressed vowels. Unstressed /o/ is frequently realized as [a] (strong akanye), with variations including [ɐ], [ə], or [ɪ]. This contrasts with the Moscow dialect's less pronounced reduction.

Yakanye

Unstressed /o/, /e/, and /a/ following palatalized consonants and preceding a stressed syllable are pronounced as [æ] rather than the reduced [ɪ] found in standard Russian. This phenomenon is known as yakanye.

Example: The word 'nesli' (he/she/they carried) might be pronounced [nʲæˈslʲi] rather than the standard [nʲɪˈslʲi].^[1]^[2]

Consonantal Variations

Several distinctive consonantal features are observed:

A fricative realization of /ɣ/ (voiced velar fricative) in place of the standard and Northern /ɡ/ (voiced velar stop). The soft variant /ɣʲ/ is often realized as [j̃] or [ɲ].^[1]
A semivowel sound /w~u̯/ often replaces the standard /v/ and final /l/.^[1]
The sound /x~xv~xw/ (voiceless velar fricative) appears where standard and Northern dialects use /f/.^[1]

Prosthetic Sounds

Prosthetic sounds are added at the beginning of words:

A prosthetic /w~u̯/ is often prefixed to words beginning with /u/ or stressed /o/. For instance, 'okna' (windows) might appear as 'vokna'.
A prosthetic /j/ is frequently added before words starting with /i/ or /e/. For example, 'etot' (this) might be pronounced 'yetot'.

Affricate Mergers

In the Pskov (southern) and Ryazan sub-dialects, a merger occurs between the standard Russian affricates /t͡ʃ/ (ch) and /t͡s/ (ts). Only one voiceless affricate sound exists, which can be realized as either /t͡s/ or /t͡sʲ/.^[1]

Grammatical Features

Third-Person Verb Endings

A notable morphological characteristic is the presence of a palatalized final /tʲ/ in the third-person singular and plural forms of verbs. This contrasts with the unpalatalized /t/ found in standard and Northern Russian dialects.^[1]^[3]

Example: Standard Russian 'on idyot' (he goes), 'oni idut' (they go) might appear as 'on idotʲ', 'oni idutʲ' in Southern dialects.

Dropped Verb Endings

In some instances, the third-person ending /tʲ/ is entirely omitted across all persons, leading to forms like 'on idi', 'oni ida' for 'he goes', 'they go'.

Pronoun Forms

Oblique case forms of personal pronouns exhibit distinct variations. For instance, instead of the standard 'mne' (to me), 'tebe' (to you), and 'sebe' (oneself), Southern dialects may use forms such as 'm'anye', 'tabe', and 'sabe'.^[3]

Linguistic Connections

Continuum with Neighboring Languages

Several key features of Southern Russian dialects are also present in Belarusian and certain Ukrainian dialects, particularly Eastern Polesian. These shared characteristics suggest a linguistic continuum rather than strict boundaries between these Slavic languages.

Shared features include:

The prevalence of akanye/yakanye.
A debuccalized or lenited /ɣ/ sound.
The use of a semivowel /w~u̯/.
The palatalized /tʲ/ in third-person verb forms.

These commonalities highlight historical linguistic interaction and shared development in the region.^[1]

Related Dialects

Dialectal Groupings

Southern Russian dialects are part of a broader classification of Russian vernaculars. They are often discussed in relation to other major dialect groups:

Central Russian dialects: Including the Lake Peipus and Moscow dialects.
Northern Russian dialects: Including Siberian dialects.

Understanding these groupings helps contextualize the unique linguistic features of the Southern dialects within the larger tapestry of the Russian language.

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