Boiko M. Functioning of the Ukrainian language in the academic field of Donetsk region at the beginning of ХХІ century

The Dissertation work is devoted to the research as regards the Ukrainian language functioning in the academic field of Donetsk region at the beginning of ХХІ century. Importance of the dissertation lies in the necessity to activate social and linguistic examine the linguistic situation of Ukraine, issues of the Ukrainian language functioning in the conditions of Donetsk region bilingual situation where both Ukrainian and Russian language are in use, which has not only theoretical significance but also a practical side for introduction of state language program in the region. Particular attention shall be given to the linguistic behavior of the youth, features of the both languages use by young people, since the youth will determine the linguistic situation in the future. Purpose of the work – is to carry out a complex analysis of the language situation in the high schools and high education establishments of Donetsk region, examine the interlinguistic deformations, predetermined by the strong impact of the Russian language upon the Ukrainian language, and describe the role of education for the national consolidation of Ukraine.