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This Indigenous Language Survived Russian Occupation. Can It Survive YouTube?

Wired 01 May 2026 13h ago
This Indigenous Language Survived Russian Occupation. Can It Survive YouTube?
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YouTube’s search and recommendation algorithms are driving children to Russian-language content even when they seek out videos in Kyrgyz, creating a cultural shift that concerns some parents.
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