Abstract
<jats:p>The article explores the role of the Russian language as a tool for social interaction in the Arctic regions of Russia, where migration and communication between different ethnic groups are taking place. In the context of the multinational society characteristic of this region, the Russian language acquires special significance, being a link between the indigenous peoples of the North (IPNS). The author’s study emphasizes that language serves not only as a means of communication, but also helps to form social identity, increasing the level of social integration. Language becomes a platform for cultural exchange, promoting mutual understanding and maintaining friendly relations between different groups of the population. For migrants, the Russian language provides opportunities for access to educational and social services, and for indigenous peoples, it “opens the door” to various resources and information necessary for their life. When writing the material, the main method chosen was content analysis of scientific literature and publicly available studies in the field of Russian language as a means of intercultural communication. Particular attention is paid to the possibilities of mutual enrichment of languages and cultures through bilingual education, translation of folklore and creation of multimedia projects, which allows not only to preserve the identity of the Arctic peoples, but also to strengthen the Russian language as the basis for interethnic communication. The authors are well aware that the study has a number of limitations based on an abstract representation of the culture and language of the northern peoples, as well as the fact that most native speakers do not actively use their native language and often hide their knowledge of it, preferring to use the official language, Russian, in everyday communication. The article analyzes the contribution of Russian and foreign scholars to research on the stated topic, as well as specific measures and strategies for improving language as a tool for interaction.</jats:p>