A new Crimean Tatar spelling has been approved in Ukraine: Latin alphabet was taken as a basis

In Ukraine, the transition of the Crimean Tatar language from Cyrillic to Latin script has been officially completed, with the approval of a new Crimean Tatar orthography based on the Latin alphabet. This is reported by the representative office of the President of Ukraine in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, writes UNN.

On April 4, the Cabinet of Ministers took an important step towards preserving the linguistic identity of the Crimean Tatar people. The government supported the proposal to use the new spelling of the Crimean Tatar language.

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It is noted that the work on the proposal lasted from 2023. The spelling is based on the alphabet approved in September 2021 and involves the use of Latin graphics.

The approved rules cover writing, education, use in media, literature and toponymy. They are recommended for use by all state bodies, including local administrations and military administrations, in particular in the temporarily occupied territories of Crimea and Sevastopol.

This decision has important symbolic and practical significance: it not only ensures the realization of the rights of the indigenous people of Ukraine, but also supports intercultural dialogue in a multinational state

The transition of the Crimean Tatar language to Latin script has been ongoing since Ukraine gained independence, and this process has now been completed.

Let us remind you

In 2024, Google Translate added Crimean Tatar to the list of available languages, which is an important step towards preserving a language that is threatened by Russia's attempts to destroy it and Crimean Tatar culture.