Q: What is Rusyn?

A: Rusyn is an East Slavic language spoken by the Rusyns of Central Europe.

Q: What are some other names for Rusyn in English?

A: Rusyn is also called Ruthene or Ruthenian in English.

Q: How do linguists treat Rusyn?

A: Some linguists treat Rusyn as a distinct language.

Q: What do some Ukrainian scholars think of Rusyn?

A: Some Ukrainian scholars think Rusyn is a dialect of Ukrainian.

Q: In what countries is Rusyn spoken?

A: Rusyn is spoken in the Transcarpathian Region of Ukraine, northeastern Slovakia, Vojvodina, southeastern Poland, Hungary, and northern Romania.

Q: Is Rusyn an official minority language in Serbia?

A: Yes, Rusyn is an official minority language in Serbia.

Q: Is Rusyn a protected language under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages?

A: Yes, Rusyn is listed as a protected language by the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages in Slovakia, Serbia, Croatia, and Romania.