Russian is not only one of the most common languages, but also the richest. There are many factors that make it possible to relate it to the languages of international communication.
The spread of the Russian language goes far beyond Russia. The same can be said, for example, of English, which is used not only in those countries where it is state or official.
There are various spheres, both international and interstate, in which the Russian language is widely used. One example is its use as a "language of science", i.e. the means by which scientists from different countries communicate. Moreover, the Russian language is also used to store and encode world knowledge. So, it is in Russian and English that most of them are preserved.
Various communication systems that are prevalent in the world, such as space communications, air communications, radio broadcasts, etc. actively use the Russian language. In particular, this is due to the achievements of the state in these areas, as well as a large number of native speakers in other countries.
One of the important functions that the Russian language performs is a public function. For example, it acts as a kind of language, which is an intermediary both in the dissemination of knowledge and in leveling their level.
Enlightenment is another significant function of the Russian language. A large number of people, including youth, are studying in this language and in countries that are classified as developing. In the world, the Russian language occupies the fifth position in the number of speakers. Ahead of it are only languages such as Chinese, Hindi and Urdu combined, English and Spanish. As for the Russian, in total about half a billion people know him. And with such important criteria for the international language as the coverage of various countries, the large distribution of native speakers, cultural significance, etc. Russian language is fully owned.
