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Penza State University has started teaching students programming in Cyrillic: instructors have translated JavaScript syntax and tasks into Russian, registered a patent, and integrated the system into a Codewars-type platform with automated testing and gamification
The authors state that this removes the language barrier, increases engagement, and strengthens the role of Russian in IT; they provide examples of similar practices in China, India, and a number of Arab countries
However, experts warn of the risks: abandoning English terminology may complicate employment in the international environment and work with existing libraries and standards
