KDE 4.5

I have a keyboard layout set per window. I switch a layout for a Skype window, then come back to that window after ~10 minutes - the layout is reset to the default again.

This is a huge problem for any multi-language user, I think. I can't normally chat in both Kopete and Skype.
Wanted to add that the problem occurs even if my layout is set "per application".

Maybe there is a workaround? Like could I force a keyboard layout (ru, en) for a specific window by its class + title? Using specific window behavior, for example.

Found out what triggers it: pressing back/forward on my mouse or pressing mutimedia keys on the keyboard.
Any suggestions having this in mind?

An example command:

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xte 'key A'

Full reproduction instructions:
1) Open Kate, switch keyboard layout from default
2) Open konsole, execute the command written above
3) Return to the Kate window.
Layout is switched to default again.
Expected behavior: layout remains switched.

Check your keyboard shortcuts in System Settings > Shortcuts & Gestures

What to check? My shortcuts are fine, any xte command triggers layout switching in other windows. xdotool has the same effect. Seems to me - there is a bug in KDE 4.5

Can you reproduce under a new user?

I tried deleting the whole .kde directory and creating a new user. Both options don't help.
I filed a bug: https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=247966