Translation in the Age of Digital Multilingualism: Preserving Linguistic and Cultural Identity as a Challenge to Globalization

Introduction. The article analyzes the impact of digital technologies on the preservation of linguistic and cultural identity in the translation process, and identifies the problems and opportunities that arise in the context of global multilingualism. The purpose of the study is to study the features of using digital resources and platforms for translation and to assess their impact on the accuracy of the transmission of meanings and cultural codes of the text. The scientific novelty of the research lies in an integrated approach to the study of digital translation as a means of forming a global semantic space while preserving linguistic and cultural identity and in developing recommendations for adapting texts in a digital environment, which expands existing ideas about the interaction of technology and culture in translation practice. Methodology and sources. The methodological basis of the work includes a comparative analysis of the capabilities of modern online translators, content analysis of digital texts, and observation of translation practices on social networks and multimedia platforms. Results and discussion. The research solves the following tasks: identifying the specifics of digital translation tools, analyzing the risks of standardization and loss of cultural characteristics, assessing the role of the translator as an intermediary between the global language space and local cultural realities, as well as exploring the educational potential of digital technologies for training specialists in the field of intercultural communication. Conclusion. The results show that digital tools ensure high translation speed and accessibility of content, but at the same time pose risks of simplification of language forms and partial loss of national cultural elements, which requires the intervention of a professional translator.

Authors: Svetlana V. Kiseleva, John V. Tumanyan

Direction: Linguistics

Keywords: translation, digital resources, linguistic and cultural identity, multilingualism, globalization, intercultural communication

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