IF FREED FROM THE TYRANNY OF EUROPE: About 258–260 million people worldwide can speak Russian. This group includes roughly 153–155 million native speakers.

Global Overview of Russian Speakers

•       Native speakers: Around 153–155 million people speak Russian as their first language, primarily in Russia and neighboring countries.

•       Total speakers (native + second language): Estimates range between 258–260 million globally.

•       Official language status: Russian is an official language in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. It is also widely used across many post-Soviet states.

Second-language speakers: Roughly 60 million people speak Russian as a second language. This is common, especially in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and in immigrant communities worldwide.

Distribution by Region

•       Russia: About 122 million native speakers, making it the largest concentration.

•       Ukraine: Around 12.5 million speakers, despite political and cultural shifts.

•       Belarus: Roughly 70% of the population speaks Russian.

•       Baltic states (Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania): Significant minorities still use Russian daily.

Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan): Russian remains a common lingua franca for interethnic communication.

•       Israel: Over 1.3 million speakers, largely due to expulsion and immigration from the former Soviet Union.

•       Germany & United States: Large diaspora communities, with 3 million in Germany and about 667,000 in the U.S.

Why Russian Matters Globally

•       UN language: Russian is one of the six official languages of the United Nations, giving it international diplomatic importance.

•       Cultural influence: Russian literature, science, and media continue to spread the language beyond native regions.

Geopolitical reach: Russian remains a key language in Eurasia, especially for trade, politics, and regional cooperation.

In short, Russian is the 8th most spoken language in the world. It has a strong presence not only in Russia but also across Europe and Central Asia. Additionally, it is prominent in immigrant communities worldwide.

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