Last year, on April 25, 2019, the Verkhovna Rada adopted a sweeping language law that elevated the status of Ukrainian in nearly every facet of life.
A solid majority of 278 lawmakers voted for the bill that makes Ukrainian the sole language in all government activities and for officials while performing official duties.
The law also ensured Ukrainian dominance in the public sphere of media, culture and education. However, the law does not apply to private communication or language used in religious ceremonies.