DOI: https://doi.org/10.36719/2663-4619/125/45-49
Rafaella Hasanova
Baku, Azerbaijan
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4979-4097
ella.hasann@gmail.com
Peculiarities of Intercultural Communication of
Russian-Speaking Migrants in Korea: Linguistic and Cultural Adaptation Strategies
Abstract
In recent decades, the Republic of Korea has undergone significant sociocultural changes associated with increasing migration flows and the formation of a multicultural social environment. Among various migrant groups, Russian-speaking migrants represent a distinct community whose communicative practices and cultural norms differ considerably from those of Korean society. These differences often lead to communicative difficulties and complicate the process of sociocultural adaptation. This article examines the features of intercultural communication of Russian-speaking migrants in Korea, focusing on linguistic and cultural adaptation strategies. The study is based on the theoretical frameworks of intercultural communication, linguoculturology, and migration adaptation psychology. Particular attention is paid to differences in communicative styles, politeness systems, degrees of directness in speech, and hierarchical interaction models. The analysis demonstrates that Russian-speaking migrants encounter various linguistic and cultural barriers in educational, professional, and everyday contexts. In response to these challenges, migrants develop a range of adaptation strategies, including linguistic accommodation, code-switching, observational strategies, and selective adaptation. These strategies help reduce communicative tension, prevent misunderstandings, and enhance interaction with representatives of the host culture. The study highlights the crucial role of Korean language proficiency and intercultural competence in the successful sociocultural integration of Russian-speaking migrants.
Keywords: intercultural communication, Russian-speaking migrants, linguistic adaptation, cultural adaptation, Korean language, sociocultural integration