LANGUAGE SPACE FORMED BY EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS I. Kazakova, V. Shakhnazaryan People's Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University) (RUSSIAN FEDERATION) Abstract The language space is an exceptional environment in a permanently changing state due to the influence of numerous shaping factors. Undoubtedly, one of the main reasons for transformations is the education system. The political course of countries implemented through this direction clearly shows a direct impact of innovations on the linguistic environment. Therefore, this article is devoted to the problem of language space reshaped by educational instruments. The main aim is to present two systems of education in New Zealand and the Mexican state of Quintana Roo as well as to compare the impact of their educational programs on the language space. The article presents various programs to promote the Mayan language in the Yucatan Peninsula and the Maori language in New Zealand. Currently, the linguistic situation in the state of Quintana Roo can be defined as bilingualism (Spanish-Maya). However, there are still some settlements of monolinguals (Maya). Regarding Mayan studies, the courses are offered at no charge at all state universities. But the language's popularization has appeared to be difficult due to the reluctance of the local community to learn the language without prospects for its further use. The amendments, being considered to the education law, requires the study of the Mayan language in primary schools as the base for the future advancements. Also, some innovations are under consideration now in the touristic sphere to motivate society to study. The language space in New Zealand is also bilingual based on the Kiwi English and Te Reo Maori (the language of the indigenous tribe Maori). Nevertheless, the situation is more progressive than in Quintana Roo. The language of Maori was under threat of extinction by the 1980s as English covered almost all areas of life. Maori leaders initiated several programs to restore it, using the "Language Nest" (Kōhanga Reo) program for preschool children. This immersion in the language environment has proved its efficiency and revitalized Te Reo Maori together with the rise of tourist attention. The article uses descriptive, statistic and comparative methods of analysis. Results are presented in detailed tables of two linguistic systems' comparison. Keywords: Autochtonous languages, New Zealand, Quintana Roo state, minor languages studies, Te Reo Maori language, Mayan language. 1 INTRODUCTION The educational system is undoubtedly an integral factor in the linguistic environment formation and development of any society. Since ancient times knowledge was passed down from generation to generation in various ways, eventually developing a single system for the effective transfer of knowledge to receivers. Naturally, the historical development of each country determines the specifics and nuances of the educational system's variability in different countries. Successful promotion in various social spheres cannot be realized without relying on language, which is considered as means of harmonizing communication, one of the most vital tools of personal self- realization, a necessary instrument for all educational technologies. The language is the most stable tool of management and the apparent carrier of public consciousness. Therefore, the language and its functioning within the framework of education should be given fundamental and strategic importance. The language environment surrounds a person from birth, it expands and becomes more complex as the individual becomes more mature and his educational level increases. The exclusive role of the language environment in the individual's education is explained by its impact on both the intellectual and emotional condition of a person. The concept of the language environment is associated with both the most complex processes of language acquisition and mastering speech activity, and with the forms of individual's linguistic existence at all stages of its formation and development. The ontogenetic development of the language personality is associated with the successive entry of the person into social groups with a different speech subcultures. Therefore, a social group forms the Proceedings of INTED2021 Conference 8th-9th March 2021 ISBN: 978-84-09-27666-0 6134