The study of the Russian language as a mean to deepen the Russian-Nigerian relationship

  • Damilola Waliyullahi Abimbola Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye 120107, Ogun state, Nigeria

Abstract

Modern diplomacy, intelligence gathering and data collection require the use of language to communicate. Miscommunication creates mistrust and results in failures of diplomacy between partners and allies. We argue that Nigeria should invest more resources and efforts in the study and use of the Russian language for collaboration with Russia and Russian-speaking countries.

Author Biography

Damilola Waliyullahi Abimbola, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye 120107, Ogun state, Nigeria

lecturer at the department of foreign languages, faculty of arts

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Published
2022-06-23
Keywords: Islamic State of West Africa, Bokoharam, Russian language, intelligence, weapons, insurgency, insecurity
How to Cite
Abimbola, D. W. (2022). The study of the Russian language as a mean to deepen the Russian-Nigerian relationship. Journal of the Belarusian State University. International Relations, 1, 37-42. Retrieved from https://journals.bsu.by/index.php/internationalRelations/article/view/4601
Issue
No 1 (2022): Journal of the Belarusian State University. International Relations
Section
International relations

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