PLoS One May 2016 PMID 26332464

Genetic Heritage of the Balto-Slavic Speaking Populations: A Synthesis of Autosomal, Mitochondrial and Y-Chromosomal Data.

Alena Kushniarevich, Olga Utevska, Marina Chuhryaeva, Anastasia Agdzhoyan, Khadizhat Dibirova, Ingrida Uktveryte, Märt Möls, Lejla Mulahasanovic, Andrey Pshenichnov, Svetlana Frolova, Andrey Shanko, Ene Metspalu, Maere Reidla, Kristiina Tambets, Erika Tamm

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Most discussions revolve around the genetic diversity and historical migrations of Slavic populations, with phrases such as 'support for the findings,' 'supports the idea that', and 'significant impact' highlighting engagement. Some posts express skepticism with words like 'not entirely accurate' and 'other studies say otherwise,' reflecting critical engagement. The tone varies between curiosity and challenge, contributing to a nuanced overall perception.

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  • The Slavic languages diverged rapidly due to the expansion of speakers from Central-East Europe during medieval times, incorporating genes from local populations in Eastern Europe and the Balkans.
  • Genetic analysis on various ethnic groups speaking Balto-Slavic languages revealed a strong correlation between genetic distances and geography (0.9), while showing a slightly lower correlation with mitochondrial DNA and language (0.7).
  • The study indicates that present-day Slavic genetic diversity was shaped locally, identifying two main gene pools: 'central-east European' for West and East Slavs and 'south-east European' for South Slavs, with evidence of shared ancestry and gene flow between East-West and South Slavs.

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LiorLefineder
@lefineder · X

Some sources: "Genetic Heritage of the Balto-Slavic Speaking Populations: A Synthesis of Autosomal, Mitochondrial and Y-Chromosomal Data" https://t.co/3UMcbSmrNC "Genetic admixture and language shift in the medieval Volga-Oka interfluve" https://t.co/SZDnIc4bt1 "A genetic history

Jul 12, 2024 · 74 likes · 1 share · 26,644 followers View post →
Emil Kirkegaard
@KirkegaardEmil · X

@nfinf5 Semantics. They behave like Slavs, and descend from the same branch of indo-European. Their genetics don't seem that distinct either. https://t.co/E1u6EQx2rO https://t.co/hVWRTOFKUJ

Mar 4, 2025 · 4 likes · 44,997 followers View post →
Wishmaster© Vendetta,
@dokmorgue · X

https://t.co/i6qBa4dEzG Наследие турецкого ига, "фашистята", гаремы - всё это последствия победы захватчиков, с которыми приходилось жить покоренным народам. Турецкие гаремы пополнялись новыми наложницами, в плен уводили полонянок, во времена второй мировой рождались "немчики" - https://t.co/rBDNmdw8B9

Jun 6, 2023 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 2,687 followers View post →
Василевс
@vasilisc13 · X

@Braun74783320 @Slesar21 @nikola_kolovrat https://t.co/p4aFEQwbp0 вот ссылка на международное исследование. Русские это славяне говорящие на славянском языке.Вся мировая наука с этим согласна.Сколько можно повторять сказки обиженных украинцев,которые себя считают эталоном славянства)

Jul 1, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 18 followers View post →
Rock Wittiman
@RockWittiman · X

@pray2hengist Na verdade, os eslavos não são tão homogêneos assim. Genetic Heritage of the Balto-Slavic Speaking Populations: A S [https://t.co/TZdrjhRBaf].

May 11, 2025 · 2 likes · 240 followers View post →
Nightcrauzer ⬜
@NightcrauZerO · X

@axaxcaxap @AZUS4A @DolanLvtt @gilroks @moniiscute @1jour1thread Everyone knows that the Horde arrived and slaughtered and fucked every single russian. Then everyone who wasn't - was turned into tatars. https://t.co/gvvuydI0qq

Mar 18, 2021 · 1 like · 4,564 followers View post →

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Wishmaster© Vendetta,
@dokmorgue · X

генома русских https://t.co/i6qBa4ecpe и ДНК выдало интересный результат-иго повлияло на историю и культуру, а вот в генах его след едва заметен. Азиатский компонент в небольшом количестве присутствует, но более древний,от этносов,населявших Сибирь задолго до событий 12-14 веков

Sep 1, 2025 · 2,687 followers View post →
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@sientempo · X

@natsocsrb @NationalistIvi your turn to cite your sources.if youre gonna say anything besides cite credible sources,keep it as its just a sign of bitterness. https://t.co/BOXKVlo897 https://t.co/nxBGLsrkjN https://t.co/aEqROfOXY7 https://t.co/p71Nsi9n7D

Jul 23, 2025 · 20 followers View post →
Rock Wittiman
@RockWittiman · X

@pray2hengist Na verdade, os eslavos não são tão homogêneos assim. Genetic Heritage of the Balto-Slavic Speaking Populations: A S [https://t.co/TZdrjhRBaf].

May 11, 2025 · 2 likes · 240 followers View post →
JoJoReference
@joe765jackinson · X

@Mati3015 @mcmadal @NAFOvoyager Did you blacklist me to not see the scientific papers that I will post? Here. They are published in Western journals. https://t.co/p21IrFOfyQ

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Alehandro
@kapach911 · X

@VladMalcev6 @POTUS_FOCUS @adagamov Просвещайся2 https://t.co/rHmxpVhu2o

Apr 8, 2025 · 57 followers View post →
Emil Kirkegaard
@KirkegaardEmil · X

@nfinf5 Semantics. They behave like Slavs, and descend from the same branch of indo-European. Their genetics don't seem that distinct either. https://t.co/E1u6EQx2rO https://t.co/hVWRTOFKUJ

Mar 4, 2025 · 4 likes · 44,997 followers View post →
Kartaginawin
@kartaginawin · X

@Wrda175532 @BostonTea84 @K_Stanowski To prawda. Wystarczy poczytać. https://t.co/eIvruZMkbk

Dec 3, 2024 · 183 followers View post →
Куро Дайдин
@Fv07wX9IdQEjEwU · X

@graytown68100 @nianello6 @kaido544 @MelaninExtracts @U740_2 @kemetnubiakamp @Mikey234 @Woosey7945 @hhhhhhbbhhbbbb @Natufian_ @U780_2 @crypto_drm @iamfozzy27 @DOmowale @MiroCyo We are talking about ancient, but have genetic studies of russians https://t.co/e42FD3NvEZ https://t.co/bS7M2fZQf3

Nov 26, 2024 · 13 followers View post →
Erik Münstermann, MD
@ErikMunstermann · X

@not_a_reptiloid @OlyaByO Герман, что ты думаешь насчет этой статьи? https://t.co/9YytD4XPGd

Aug 18, 2024 · 520 followers View post →
Messenger | Exile
@Aethelleas · X

RT @lefineder: Some sources: "Genetic Heritage of the Balto-Slavic Speaking Populations: A Synthesis of Autosomal, Mitochondrial and Y-Chro…

Jul 12, 2024 · 1 share · 5,863 followers View post →
LiorLefineder
@lefineder · X

Some sources: "Genetic Heritage of the Balto-Slavic Speaking Populations: A Synthesis of Autosomal, Mitochondrial and Y-Chromosomal Data" https://t.co/3UMcbSmrNC "Genetic admixture and language shift in the medieval Volga-Oka interfluve" https://t.co/SZDnIc4bt1 "A genetic history

Jul 12, 2024 · 74 likes · 1 share · 26,644 followers View post →
Above The Gods
@AboveTheGods_ · X

@KaiserBauch @superrapit Regardless, this guy is absolutely incorrect and it is an odd claim. There were 2.5-3 million Germanic peoples removed from the Sudetenland. https://t.co/wZcbmvXUaY

Jun 9, 2024 · 1 like · 149 followers View post →
Seal of the Apocalypse
@SealOfTheEnd · X

@dem1128 @ConeOfArc @ForgotWeapons Here's some real data from: https://t.co/9n4L0qMazb https://t.co/O4S2DthNkb

Jan 15, 2024 · 1,600 followers View post →
ΑΛΕΞ K
@andros_sk_mari · X

@mymoonovski @punishednoldini @Chigeorge72 @makedonien_mk https://t.co/e5NmPez8w2 Now tell me where it talks about ancient dna. Weird you forgot this part right lol Keep trying https://t.co/N78tZJii5J

Aug 20, 2023 · 1 like · 142 followers View post →
Slovenizem
@General_Maister · X

RT @aleszuzek: @Perkwunos23 @SasoStajerski Tole je študija Alene Kušnjarevič in drugih (a se mi zdi, da SLO podatki, na katerih je delala s…

Aug 17, 2023 · 1 share · 2,010 followers View post →
Aleš Žužek
@aleszuzek · X

@Perkwunos23 @SasoStajerski Tole je študija Alene Kušnjarevič in drugih (a se mi zdi, da SLO podatki, na katerih je delala sklepe, niso čisto pravilni): https://t.co/RKlreB9uzO

Aug 17, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 412 followers View post →
Мићага
@micagacetinje · X

@rotkvarija9 Genetic Heritage of the Balto-Slavic Speaking Populations: A Synthesis of Autosomal, Mitochondrial and Y-Chromosomal Data https://t.co/z2ADp2Nfmq

Aug 6, 2023 · 223 followers View post →
Aesoth Luciernæ
@Rounwytha333 · X

@RabbyVlaschic @DemonOverGod the study is https://t.co/gkalJYDcYZ https://t.co/PGzdxH3Gjk

Jul 23, 2023 · 110 followers View post →
МарЧо
@chopcizh · X

RT @dokmorgue: https://t.co/i6qBa4dEzG Наследие турецкого ига, "фашистята", гаремы - всё это последствия победы захватчиков, с которыми при…

Jun 6, 2023 · 2 shares · 1,415 followers View post →
Анна Бойко
@apostata7 · X

RT @dokmorgue: https://t.co/i6qBa4dEzG Наследие турецкого ига, "фашистята", гаремы - всё это последствия победы захватчиков, с которыми при…

Jun 6, 2023 · 2 shares · 1,577 followers View post →
Wishmaster© Vendetta,
@dokmorgue · X

https://t.co/i6qBa4dEzG Наследие турецкого ига, "фашистята", гаремы - всё это последствия победы захватчиков, с которыми приходилось жить покоренным народам. Турецкие гаремы пополнялись новыми наложницами, в плен уводили полонянок, во времена второй мировой рождались "немчики" - https://t.co/rBDNmdw8B9

Jun 6, 2023 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 2,687 followers View post →
Mark ✚
@Gustii1337 · X

@DerventaCafe @Cybrdyver @ljubofil https://t.co/XnljTtCcti

Jun 3, 2023 · 104 followers View post →
Mark ✚
@Gustii1337 · X

@dubajic_nikola @Zli_poslodavac @n1srbija Pod Bosance se podrazumijevaju stanovnci Bosne i Hercegovine, sve tri etničke skupine. https://t.co/NUqdJErL2a

May 31, 2023 · 104 followers View post →
yokai
@SanteeYokai · X

@katy_lina2 @kroplehistorii Jak się odniesiesz do tego? : https://t.co/wF9hwLXxCg

May 20, 2023 · 67 followers View post →
Erik Münstermann, MD
@ErikMunstermann · X

@Ritalichter ващет как раз отличает если исследовать https://t.co/9YytD4XPGd https://t.co/QgGCr2pyxp

Aug 9, 2022 · 1 like · 520 followers View post →
Andrius K
@And_Krasauskas · X

Balto-Slavic is a branch of proto-Indo-European. Genetic history of Indo-Europeans for the "Eastern Europe", which starts in Berlin :) How many genocides of h. sapiens happened in these bloodlands over the millions of years to arrive at the present pic? https://t.co/XidSBN6KOh https://t.co/NlzXy8Xntp

Jun 8, 2022 · 38 followers View post →
Erik Münstermann, MD
@ErikMunstermann · X

@BolsheNeVovan @stabilnosti пьясю ссийку на исседовянийя https://t.co/5wAmUKkJGG

May 2, 2022 · 520 followers View post →
Vertumne
@Vertumne1 · X

@Tonton_Charlie1 Oui, ici https://t.co/0PCSRiKF5o

May 2, 2022 · 17,625 followers View post →
Sam
@Sam65412862 · X

@carrilero00 @KiranYanki @AlmanJurgen @oghuzboylu @AxelCorlu Sure. The generic charts can be seen here. https://t.co/0eDGdUA1KK https://t.co/HeSLccjMxq Now that you know the truth, start spreading it to other Turkish people. They must know the truth.

Apr 28, 2022 · 14 followers View post →
Vagrant in Japan
@vagrantjapan · X

ウクライナ民族の遺伝子について論文をいくつか見てみたが、300年以上ロシア化圧をかけ続けてもまだこの差があり、言語も歴史も別で今回のこの事態だともう併合は無理そうに思われる。 https://t.co/FUTTPtlstd https://t.co/LHZ9Veh7De https://t.co/Ohc3gHgJ1d https://t.co/Fdw4pSXVgJ

Feb 27, 2022 · 153 followers View post →
Danzwilft
@archohon · X

The other studies say otherwise https://t.co/aEWX3yizpv https://t.co/yWOj5MEOvb

Feb 14, 2022 · 55 followers View post →
Eduard K.
@beigemidnight · X

https://t.co/Fa6ZEp0ejG https://t.co/uwmqTw54Q7

Nov 12, 2021 · 1,581 followers View post →
Pekka Järvinen
@PekkaJrvinen20 · X

RT @avgjaneexp2: Genetic Heritage of the Balto-Slavic Speaking Populations: A Synthesis of Autosomal, Mitochondrial and Y-Chromosomal Data…

Jul 25, 2021 · 1 share · 2,045 followers View post →
✠︎
@avgjaneexp2 · X

Genetic Heritage of the Balto-Slavic Speaking Populations: A Synthesis of Autosomal, Mitochondrial and Y-Chromosomal Data https://t.co/qDziYFcd00

Jul 25, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 698 followers View post →
ἀλήθεια
@Kaukning · X

Genetic Heritage of the Balto-Slavic Speaking Populations: A Synthesis of Autosomal, Mitochondrial and Y-Chromosomal Data https://t.co/kY7IH45JyK

Apr 28, 2021 · 84 followers View post →
Nightcrauzer ⬜
@NightcrauZerO · X

@axaxcaxap @AZUS4A @DolanLvtt @gilroks @moniiscute @1jour1thread Everyone knows that the Horde arrived and slaughtered and fucked every single russian. Then everyone who wasn't - was turned into tatars. https://t.co/gvvuydI0qq

Mar 18, 2021 · 1 like · 4,564 followers View post →
❌реновый Мöрж,
@Slesar21 · X

RT @vasilisc13: @Braun74783320 @Slesar21 @nikola_kolovrat https://t.co/p4aFEQwbp0 вот ссылка на международное исследование. Русские это сла…

Jul 1, 2020 · 1 share · 2,933 followers View post →
Василевс
@vasilisc13 · X

@Braun74783320 @Slesar21 @nikola_kolovrat https://t.co/p4aFEQwbp0 вот ссылка на международное исследование. Русские это славяне говорящие на славянском языке.Вся мировая наука с этим согласна.Сколько можно повторять сказки обиженных украинцев,которые себя считают эталоном славянства)

Jul 1, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 18 followers View post →
Maciej Bukowski
@mbukows · X

@peteranthropos skorupy może nie ale geny już tak https://t.co/bVpFsJBkh4

May 12, 2020 · 11,599 followers View post →
dctulf
@dctulff · X

@windfromspruce @ua_karatel @parashutlin East Slavs–Russians from central-southern regions, Belarusians and Ukrainians– form a cluster on their own, though these populations do not overlap entirely with each other https://t.co/8ZgvBQNisu

Mar 27, 2020 · 59 followers View post →
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@slovborg · X

@volvoks2 @XiSimping @JoeTM_SA @kioyaki It's from here. https://t.co/tCRJZ3mlxe

Dec 6, 2019 · 2,849 followers View post →
Sazan
@voyager_fr · X

@mkfor6 @shkodra93879059 @flamur_urologie @JHahnEU @HashimThaciRKS @eu_near @MiKarnitschnig @eu_eeas https://t.co/SOvSvthDpc https://t.co/yuffaSnr2R

Apr 19, 2019 · 27 followers View post →