The Republic of Dagestan Recognized as Russia’s Most Multilingual Region Thanks to the “Polylog” Foundation
On March 25, 2026, at the initiative of the “Polylog” Foundation, a new national record was officially established in Russia: the Republic of Dagestan was recognized as the most multilingual constituent entity of the Russian Federation. Thirty-four distinct languages are spoken in the region.
The record has been confirmed by experts from the INTERRECORD International Record Registration System and entered into the “Russian Book of Records.”
It was the Polylog Foundation that initiated and organized all the preparatory work for registering the record. The impetus for this was the creation of the documentary film “Mountain of Languages” by director Rodion Ismailov, supported by the Foundation.
“This record is an important achievement for the Polylog Foundation. We are proud to have officially documented the unique linguistic diversity of Dagestan. This is a sign of respect for the peoples of the republic and a confirmation of our mission to preserve cultural heritage and strengthen interethnic harmony,” noted Ramil Kerimov, president of the Polylog Foundation.
The event took place as part of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, proclaimed by President Vladimir Putin, and served as a vivid testament to the fact that Dagestan is a unique space of ethnocultural richness and unity.
On March 25, 2026, at the initiative of the “Polylog” Foundation, a new national record was officially established in Russia: the Republic of Dagestan was recognized as the most multilingual constituent entity of the Russian Federation. Thirty-four distinct languages are spoken in the region.
The record has been confirmed by experts from the INTERRECORD International Record Registration System and entered into the “Russian Book of Records.”
It was the Polylog Foundation that initiated and organized all the preparatory work for registering the record. The impetus for this was the creation of the documentary film “Mountain of Languages” by director Rodion Ismailov, supported by the Foundation.
“This record is an important achievement for the Polylog Foundation. We are proud to have officially documented the unique linguistic diversity of Dagestan. This is a sign of respect for the peoples of the republic and a confirmation of our mission to preserve cultural heritage and strengthen interethnic harmony,” noted Ramil Kerimov, president of the Polylog Foundation.
The event took place as part of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, proclaimed by President Vladimir Putin, and served as a vivid testament to the fact that Dagestan is a unique space of ethnocultural richness and unity.
