The Influence of Social Media on the Modern Russian Language

Abstract

Social internet networks have become an integral part of modern life for every individual. Their widespread presence and active usage significantly influence the formation and development of the Russian language. The Internet now serves not only as a prompt and comprehensive source of information for society but also as a powerful communication channel where every user has the opportunity to speak out and be heard. This paper provides a detailed analysis of the changes that the Russian language undergoes under the influence of social networks—from phonetic and lexical to morphological and syntactic transformations. Special attention is paid to the problem of violating the norms of the literary language, caused by the mass use of slang, colloquial expressions, as well as shortened forms and graphic symbols such as smileys and stickers.