Modern Russian orthography. Dogma and innovations

Abstract

This paper analyzes the problem of updating the normative Russian orthographic base. In contrast to a dogmatic approach, which involves attempts (most often unsuccessful) to change concrete orthographic norms, the necessity of abandoning orthographic dictatorship and solving the general norm-setting problems is set forth. We are dealing with orthographic analogies, the opposition of intrasystem and etymological spelling factors for loanwords, etc. An investigation is made of the notions of spelling norm, orthographic error, and orthographic variability. The plurality of linguistic reasoning in the area of neology and the ambiguity of spelling tendencies are illustrated by modern examples.