International Decade of Indigenous Languages: the history of formation, legal framework, implementation mechanisms

Introduction. The main objective of this article is to study the historical and legal aspects establishment International Decade Indigenous Languages (2022–2032), proclaimed by United Nations General Assembly, as well analyze international instruments, establishing framework mechanisms for implementation Decade. Materials Methods. research methods are based on a system approach. general (system, analysis synthesis) subject specific knowledge (historical, formal-legal) were applied during research. instruments used. This explored wide range regulatory sources. Results Discussion. considers stages formation development Languages, gives an overview documents normative acts Russian Federation, which constitute also management, coordination Decade, among following: UNESCO, Global Task Force providing strategic guidance oversight in areas planning, monitoring progress towards goals set Plan Action. document provides framework, describes actions guidelines implementation, evaluation activities UN, national governments, indigenous peoples’ organizations, civil society, academia, private sector others. Conclusion. author concludes that, at level community, there rather serious understanding need preserve develop languages, realization linguistic rights peoples, will contribute end. unique opportunity introduce additional support measures, including reforming legislation, language training, digital development, etc.