Lingua-pragmatic characteristics of bilingualism coverage in media discourse of Tatarstan

The article represents the results of Tatar media discourse analysis aimed to defining lingua-pragmatic characteristics bilingualism coverage and pragmatic settings linguistic identity as well (in relation regional individual bilingualism), has “exclusive suitability […] in researches on bilingual discourse” (ANTONOVNA; RISHATOVNA; GUMEROVNA, 2019). Having analyzed 50 newspaper articles 16 posts (all found) social network Vkontakte (VKONTAKTE vk.com). with central topic, authors came following conclusions about peculiarities discourse: traditional problem is widely covered, while internet it finds rather weak coverage, but much more emotional (as topic raised by speakers strong national only). Due fact that “Russian still prevalent functional language all spheres use Tatarstan” (VESSEY, 2013). both life understood bilingualism, not coexistence two official languages Republic, though recognition part also takes place. actual position stated legitimate government Republic ordinary native are be blamed for it. It frequently mentioned development harmonious Tatarstan requires adoption additional legislative measures, strict control over their compliance, wider better implementation educational processes, holding events support tatar language, etc. discourse, family circle raised.