Philology: scientific researches

Folklore

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Wang, L. (2026). Nominative dissonance in wedding laments of Pinezhye: lexical mechanism of the rite of passage. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 1–15. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.80206

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Abstract: In our research, we introduce the working concept of "nominative dissonance," which we understand as a persistent, reproducible inconsistency in how the bride names herself and her groom from text to text, the proximity of two opposing nominations within a single statement, as well as a broader range of phenomena where nomination contradicts the actual position of the subject in the ritual (for example, the persistent self-designation "maiden" while actually distinguishing oneself as a bride from the community of maidens). The subject of the study is nominative dissonance in the wedding laments of Pinezhye, that is, the nominative shift in how the bride names herself and her groom. We analyze how this nominative dissonance functions as a lexical mechanism of the rite of passage, facilitating the change of the bride's social status on psychological, cognitive, and linguistic levels. The methodological basis of the study consists of the performative approach to ritual language in the concept of S. B. Adonyeva, the three-part model of the rite of passage by A. van Gennep, and the typology of wedding laments by B. B. Efimenko. Research methods include contextual analysis (when interpreting connotative meanings in the ritual context) and pragmatic linguistic analysis (when identifying the performative function of the lexicon). The novelty of the study lies in the fact that for the first time, the mechanism of the impact of ritual speech on the identity of the participants in the rite of passage has been systematically described (based on the material of wedding laments from Pinezhye). The analysis conducted allows us to formulate the following conclusions. First, this nominative dissonance is not accidental; it serves as a linguistic marker of the liminal state. Second, nominative dissonance is embedded in the very genre specificity of the lament, rather than being a simple result of the bride's individual improvisation. It is this internally inherent mechanism of changing nominations that plays a key role: it helps the bride to symbolically separate from her previous status and gradually accept the new one. Third, the wedding lament as a genre serves a dual function. On the one hand, it provides the bride with a legitimate channel for expressing emotional pain and fear of the unknown (psychological relief). On the other hand, through fixed nominative dissonances, it exerts cognitive influence on the bride-performer herself, helping her to accept her new status and bid farewell to the old one.

Keywords: nominative dissonance, wedding lamentations of Pinezhye, social status vocabulary, linguo-folkloristics, pragmatics of ritual speech, wedding ceremony, self-designations of the bride, names for the groom, theory of the rite of passage, liminality

Linguoculturology

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Safaralieva, L.A., Efremov, N.S. (2026). SADNESS as a linguocultural concept: from definition to discursive scenarios. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 16–27. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.80304

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Abstract: In modern linguistics, special attention is focused on the understanding of the triad "language-culture-person," which determines the relevance of scientific research aimed at reconstructing fragments of the linguistic picture of the world of speakers of a particular language or concepts. Researchers are particularly interested in concepts that have a pronounced national marking or linguocultural concepts. The goal of our study is to reconstruct the conceptual and figurative features of the linguocultural concept of SADNESS (TOSKA), as well as to identify the dynamics of the semantic volume of the concept's name based on the analysis of lexicographical sources, the National Corpus of the Russian Language, and works of fiction. In this article, the concept of TOSKA is understood as a culturally marked unit of study, possessing a multilayered meaning and a broad range of linguistic representations. Methodologically, the work is aimed at reconstructing the conceptual core based on explanatory and etymological dictionaries, identifying typical contexts and combinatorial models using the National Corpus of the Russian Language, and describing discursive scenarios of experiencing TOSKA based on texts of literary works, which allows linking linguistic representation with culturally established ways of understanding the analyzed state. In this study, the model of the linguocultural concept of TOSKA, its conceptual and figurative features, as well as their dynamics, are reconstructed for the first time. It has been discovered that TOSKA is associated among Russian speakers with "a crushing emotional state that can lead to physical illness," with "an evaluation, atmosphere, complex of emotions." Analysis of data from the National Corpus of the Russian Language allows us to conclude that TOSKA is often understood as "a prolonged background state that influences a person's behavior and is uncontrollable." In literary texts, the concept of TOSKA is verbalized as "a feeling of emptiness, anxiety, as a negative emotion." At the same time, in some contexts, TOSKA can be understood as a "romantic experience," meaning it can change its tonality from negative to positive, accompanying feelings of love.

Keywords: verbalization, concept, linguistic cultural studies, linguoaxiology, Russian language, semantics, semantic shift, combinability, etymology, language picture of the world

Сommunications

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Yang, Y., Yang, X. (2026). Comparative Bibliometric Analysis of Chinese and English Scientific Publications On Regional Image (2015-2025). Philology: scientific researches, 6, 28–50. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.80093

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Abstract: The aim of this study is to compare how Chinese and foreign (English-language) scientific discourses in the field of regional image have developed and to identify topics for future research directions. The subject of the research includes the structural and dynamic characteristics of the phenomenon being studied, including publication activity, the level of institutional cooperation, high-frequency keywords and thematic clusters, as well as differences between the two language corpora. The results of the research can be used for planning scientific and educational projects within the framework of state or university policy. The article examines research from 421 scientific publications in CNKI (Electronic platform of information resources China National Knowledge Infrastructure), data on publications in Web of Science and Scopus from 2015 to 2025. During the study, the authors relied on data selection and processing methods, cluster and co-keyword analysis, statistical data analysis, quantitative analysis of publications, and their qualitative interpretation; a comparative analysis was conducted. In addition, maps were constructed, and the density of interaction among authors and research institutions was calculated using CiteSpace. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the fact that this is the first systematic comparative bibliometric analysis of Chinese and English-language publications in the field of regional image over the past ten years. The results show a significant increase in the number of publications since 2020, with research institutions mainly concentrated in journalism schools and multidisciplinary universities, while inter-agency cooperation remains weak. Scientific literature in Chinese focuses on urban image and local issues, whereas English-language literature is based on social networks and demonstrates interdisciplinary integration. Chinese-language publications in this area are linked to the development of media technologies and focus on phenomena related to the strategic level, while English-language studies evolve from basic concepts to classical topics and return to core concepts. Future research should prioritize interdisciplinary cooperation and deeper integration of theory and methodology.

Keywords: regional image, urban spaces, knowledge graphs, bibliometric analysis, comparative research, bibliometric visualization, evolution of research field, (interdisciplinary studies, regional discourse, place branding

Linguistics

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Tarasov, R.V. (2026). Сross-category typological review of apparetive models in comparison with tropative models. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 51–71. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.80420

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Abstract: In this paper, an attempt is made to apply the cross-category comparison (natural vs constructed vs other languages) method, used previously for tropative ("X considers Y to be Z") constructions analysis, to the ways of expression of apparetive – a grammatical function 'X seems to be Y'. Apparetive constructions of 95 languages of different origin are compared according to the apparetivity class (the degree of integrity between the apparetive marker and the characteristic Y) and the ways of negative constructions ('X does not seem to be Y') derivation. The rationale behind comparison of cross-category patterns of the two functions is their semantic proximity ('to consider' vs 'to seem'), typologically frequent interchange, and structural similarity. The present research, as well as previous, was carried out with the cross-sectional method, involving a short query for native speakers and users of languages. The rationale for choosing an unconventional method was the low level of coverage of apparetive, as well as necessity of methodological unity. The results of research from different categories were compared with the Fisher’s exact test. Since apparetive, as well as tropative, is rarely expressed morphologically,and therefore, rarely examined in grammar descriptions, choice of a pattern for a constructed or a supervised language can only be based on the author's own ideas about its correspondence to the aim of the language. Thus, examining such languages and their comparison with natural languages can provide us with additional information on authors' and users' ideas about functional models, which can make us closer to understanding correlation between language ability and ideas about it. The conclusion was made that the cross-category patterns of tropative and apparetive are different: While the correlation exists between the origin of a language and its tropative patterns, the apparetive patterns are almost uniform across categories. This discrepancy is illustrated by highlighting the differences between tropative and apparetive patterns, compared within the category with the same test.

Keywords: apparetive, negative apparetive constructions, articulatory constructed languages, graphic constructed languages, microlanguages, arbitrary languages, supervised languages, cross-category typology, naturality-artificiality scale, apparetive integrity level

Literary criticism

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Kuznetsova, A.I. (2026). The Fictional World of Simon Mawer's Novels: Genre Model and Thematic Constants. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 72–89. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.78786

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Abstract: This study examines the genre-and-thematic model of Simon Mawer's fictional world. A contemporary British author and laureate of the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction, Mawer (1948–2025) creates a distinctive genre hybrid that oscillates between the classical historical novel, historiographic metafiction, and fictionalized biography. The article traces Mawer's literary career, briefly characterizes his major works (Chimera, A Jealous God, Mendel's Dwarf, The Gospel of Judas, The Fall, Swimming to Ithaca, The Glass Room, Ancestry), and outlines his genre strategy, marked by an increasingly prominent documentary dimension. The analysis identifies several thematic constants: the individual-family past versus universal history, self-formation in the context of world history, cultural and national self-identity, and personal and national trauma and memory. The methodology combines traditional comparative-historical, contrastive-comparative, and biographical approaches with intermedial analysis. The scientific novelty lies in the insufficient coverage of Mawer's figure and legacy in Russian literary criticism, despite his being one of the most prominent English writers at the turn of the 20th and 21st centuries working with historiosophical themes in novelistic form. Mawer's work exemplifies a genre synthesis characteristic of postmodern poetics. The findings can be used in further research on the history of the novel genre, as well as in university courses on foreign literature and literary theory. The proposed model also offers a productive framework for more detailed analyses of individual novels, allowing them to be situated within the context of Mawer's authorial method, artistic strategy, and worldview. The conclusion argues that Mawer's fictional world possesses a deliberate architectonics and coherent conceptual design. Key features include: biographism; a dual temporal plane; a plot organized around solving a mystery of the personal and/or national past; an intellectual protagonist; a stable spatio-temporal continuum centred on toposes sacred to the protagonist's personal history (the Mediterranean, Italy, and the United Kingdom), all revolving around the events and consequences of World War II; and the myth-motif of an "eternal return home" in search of one's "roots" and one's own self.

Keywords: Simon Mawer, fictional world, genre hybrid, fictional biography, historiographic metafiction, intellectual detective, novel of culture, World War II, memory, family

Rhetoric

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Prisada, V.S. (2026). Functions of interrogative constructions in monological genres of judicial speech. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 90–103. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.80127

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Abstract: The subject of the study is the pragmatic functions of interrogative constructions in the monological genres of contemporary Russian judicial speech – opening and closing statements of the defense, rebuttals, and final words. The dual nature of the question in institutional judicial communication is examined: on one hand, the question serves as a procedural tool for obtaining information, while on the other hand, in monological genres, it loses its epistemic function and transforms into one of the most subtle means of persuasion. Special attention is given to the rhetorical question as a subtype of indirect speech act with split illocution, which functions as an enthymeme in its radical form: the conclusion itself remains unexpressed and is formulated independently by the addressee. The study investigates the boundary between legitimate persuasion and manipulative influence in the use of interrogative constructions, as well as the practical significance of such differentiation in the context of expanding video recording of court sessions and evaluating the communicative characteristics of speech acts in linguistic expertise. The research relies on a comprehensive linguopragmatic approach. The empirical basis is formed from the texts of judicial speeches by prominent Russian lawyers – G. M. Reznik, N. M. Kipnis, A. Ya. Asnis, N. S. Gasparyan, S. A. Nasonov, E. A. Rubinstein – published in the collections of the Federal Chamber of Lawyers of the Russian Federation in 2024 and 2025. As a result of the analysis, six main pragmatic functions of interrogative constructions in the monological genres of judicial speech have been identified and described: deconstructively-argumentative (exposing the flaws in the opponent's arguments), dialogizing (turning a monologue into a virtualized dialogue), provocative-evaluative (encouraging the addressee to make an independent evaluative judgment), incorporating (engaging the addressee in joint reasoning), persuasive-image (shaping the image of a competent speaker), and ethical-exposing (moral qualification of the opponent's actions). It has been established that the persuasive potential of the rhetorical question is based on the mechanism of split illocution: by mentally constructing an answer, the addressee aligns themselves with the speaker's implicit assertion. A criterion for distinguishing legitimate persuasion from manipulation has been formulated: a question based on credible premises that maintains the autonomy of the addressee's critical assessment is an acceptable tool, while a question with false premises or that imposes an emotional-moral answer falls into unacceptable forms of manipulative influence. The results obtained are relevant in the professional training of lawyers, the practice of judicial rhetoric, and linguistic expertise.

Keywords: judicial speech, interrogative constructions, rhetorical question, monologic genres, speech impact, argumentation, persuasion, manipulation, judicial rhetoric, indirect speech act

Linguistics

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Grozyan, N.F., Prudnikova, T.I., Karieva, A.R. (2026). Structural and grammatical modeling of phraseological units with the component "wind". Philology: scientific researches, 6, 104–114. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.80385

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Abstract: The last few decades have been marked by the intensive development of phraseology theory, which is reflected in the development of criteria for the identification of phraseological units (PU), the creation of classifications, in-depth studies of their structural and semantic properties, as well as the refinement of the theoretical foundations of phraseographic description. The object of this study is the phraseological units of the Ukrainian language containing the component вітер – wind (the research card index includes 113 PUs). The subject of research is the peculiarities of the realization of structural and grammatical models of phraseological units in the phraseological picture of the world. The research tasks are: to select PUs with the component вітер – wind from the dictionary of phraseological units of the Ukrainian language; to conduct a structural and grammatical analysis of the selected PUs with the component вітер – wind; to determine the degree of productivity of various models in modern Ukrainian language. The methodology of the research is based on the comprehensive application of methods of continuous sampling, descriptive methods, methods of structural and grammatical analysis to identify PU models, and elements of statistical analysis to determine the productivity of models. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the fact that during the analysis of empirical material and existing classifications, a justification for the division of PUs with the component вітер – wind into two main structural types was presented: phraseological units organized according to the model of a phrase and phraseological units with a sentence structure. The main results of the study include: identifying the main models; determining their frequency and productivity; describing previously unrecorded structural and grammatical varieties of phraseological units with the component вітер – wind; identifying their syntactic functions and peculiarities of functioning in speech, which contributes to the development of the theory of phraseological nomination. It was established that the dominant models are those of PUs that correlate with the structure of simple (15.38%) and compound (10.26%) sentences, and models of phraseological units with a core verbal component (46.16%). Less productive are: the model "noun + preposition + noun in the genitive case" (N+prep+N(x)), phraseological units constructed using coordinating conjunctions, and phraseological units representing constructions with subordinating conjunctions. Area of application of results. The obtained data can be used in lexicographic practice, in teaching courses on phraseology, linguistic culturology, and general linguistics, as well as in the development of special courses and seminars on structural and grammatical analysis of the phraseological fund.

Keywords: phraseology, component, wind, Ukrainian language, analysis, characteristics, model, structural and grammatical characteristics, dominant models, modeling

Psycholinguistics

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Radandish, P., Beigi, M., Moradi, M. (2026). Overcoming Prosodic Interference in the Mastery of the Russian Versification System by Students of Tehran University: Diagnosis and Methodological Model. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 115–136. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.80619

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Abstract: The subject of the research is the prosodic interference that arises in Iranian students when mastering Russian syllabo-tonics. The focus is on persistent errors in meter analysis caused not by a lack of knowledge but by a systemic conflict between the quantitative principle of Persian aruz and the accentual nature of Russian syllabo-tonics. Persian versification is based on the alternation of long and short syllables, while Russian syllabo-tonics relies on the rhythmic alternation of stressed and unstressed syllables. This deep-seated conflict generates negative transfer, which is not eliminated by traditional methods. The empirical base consisted of a diagnostic experiment involving 40 students from Tehran University (levels B1 and B2). Seven psycholinguistic barriers were identified and classified: quantitative imitation, fixed stress, aruz analogy, intonational monotony, failure to recognize rhyme, tempo-rhythmic acceleration, and conceptual distance. They account for up to 73% of all interference errors. The methodology is based on an experimental scheme of "pre-test – training – post-test," utilizing an author's model that includes an eight-step analytical algorithm and 14 targeted exercises of four difficulty levels. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the identification and systematic classification of seven psycholinguistic barriers of prosodic interference that arise in Iranian students when mastering the Russian metric system. Based on the obtained data, a methodological model for developing metric competence was created, aimed at the targeted neutralization of each of the identified barriers. The key principle of the model is conscious comparison of the Russian and Persian metric systems, as well as purposeful inhibition of the automatism of the native language that hinders adequate perception and reproduction of the rhythmic structures of Russian poetry. Experimental verification of the model, conducted using the "pre-test – training – post-test" scheme, showed a significant reduction in the proportion of interference errors from 73% to 11% (effectiveness coefficient of 85%).

Keywords: Russian versification, Russian as a Foreign Language, prosodic interference, aruz, syllabo-tonic verse, Iranian students, methodological model, metrical analysis, psycholinguistic barriers, CIMC

Linguistics

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Chzhan, K. (2026). The dynamics of communicative norms in business communication (based on the material of electronic interaction between students and teachers). Philology: scientific researches, 6, 137–152. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.80781

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Abstract: The article examines the problem of the transformation of communicative norms in business communication within the context of electronic communication, based on correspondence between students and teachers via email, social networks, and messengers. Through the analysis of correspondence between students and teachers via email, social networks, and messengers, we identified the following trends in the dynamics of communicative norms in business communication: the simplification of communicative norms in business correspondence via email, which manifests in the omission of mandatory elements of business letters and mixing of obligatory components; the simplification of communicative norms in business correspondence via messengers and social networks in accordance with the technical features of these tools and the perception of such correspondence as more informal. The material for analysis consists of texts of electronic correspondence between students and teachers. The primary method used is the communicative-pragmatic approach, which allows for the identification of deviations in the speech behavior of writers from normative models of communication. The identified trends confirm the initial thesis regarding the dynamism of communicative norms in the digital environment. The direction of this dynamism is determined by two main vectors: a decrease in the degree of formalization of communication and the development of the nonverbal component of communication. Both vectors are more pronounced in interactions via messengers and social networks, which are perceived by both students and teachers as informal channels of interaction. Communication via email, which retains the status of a formal channel, is characterized by moderate changes. The transformations indicate a trend towards simplification; however, the basic structural elements of business letters are generally preserved. The obtained data suggest the formation of a specific model of digital etiquette in interpersonal academic communication, where the choice of communicative means is influenced by both the status of the communicators and the technical features of the interaction channel.

Keywords: communicative norms, internet communication, business communication, academic communication, digital etiquette, electronic correspondence, non-verbal elements of communication, formalization of communication, intercultural communication, speech behavior

Translation

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Morozkina, E.A., Rabtsevich, A.B. (2026). Translation of modal adverbs in the slogans of PR texts (Based on the material of Russian and English languages). Philology: scientific researches, 6, 153–166. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.79452

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Abstract: The article is devoted to the analysis of the translation of modal constructions in PR texts. The subject is modal adverbs in the slogans of PR texts – short statements that form the public capital of the organization. The purpose of the study is to identify a strategy for translating modal adverbs from English into Russian, ensuring the preservation of the pragmatic impact of the slogan on the recipient. Adverbs expressing a high degree of confidence are analyzed, for example: definitely, certainly, unmistakably, assumptions: probably, perhaps, obviousness obviously, clearly, authenticity really, truly, feature intensification absolutely, completely. The study was carried out within the framework of a functional and semantic approach to the category of modality, while the objective, subjective, and intrasyntactic (predicate) types of modality are distinguished. The methods of continuous sampling of original and translated PR slogans of Nike, Swarovski, Carlsberg, Clarks, Black companies are applied. & Decker, Lindt, KFC, FedEx, Kay Jewelers, BMW, etc. for comparative and contextual analysis, as well as methods for describing translation transformations. For the first time, modal adverbs are considered as a key element of the pragmatic potential of a slogan in the system of PR discourse, requiring not a literal, but a functionally oriented transmission. According to the results of the study, three main strategies for translating modal adverbs were established, namely: direct dictionary matching (when semantics and stylistic coloring in both languages coincide); functional substitution, when the direct equivalent contradicts the Russian communicative tradition; adaptation, including in combination with language play, to convey additional meanings. Typical mistakes were identified: ignoring phonetic wordplay; violation of the syntactic structure of the slogan; choosing the wrong lexical equivalent. The reasons for the errors are related to a misunderstanding of the genre specifics of the slogan, suggesting the presence of such characteristics as conciseness, rhythm, and integrity. The results of the research can be applied in theory and practice of translation of PR texts and advertising materials, in the development of training courses on intercultural communication and translation, in the creation of automated systems for assessing the quality of translation of slogans, as well as in editing translations in marketing departments of companies.

Keywords: PR text, slogan, publicity capital, modality, translation, modal adverbs, PR discourse, subjective modality, translation strategies, communicative effectiveness

Translation

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Malisheva, E.L. (2026). "Tulip Fever": Additional Semantics in the Translation of Film Texts. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 167–177. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.79625

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Abstract: The subject of the study is the addition of meaning in the translation of film texts from English to Russian. The object of the study is the change in the interpretation of film discourse due to discrepancies in the translation of the film text compared to the original soundtrack in English. The author examines in detail such aspects of the topic as the specifics of translation decisions made in translating the film into Russian, indicating how translators systematically distort the perception of one of the key characters in the film. Particular attention is paid to key words, phrase constructions, and elisions in translation – as shown in the study, several episodes of "Tulip Fever" are translated with significant portions of text omitted, as well as a replacement of meaning in some cases that does not fully align with the original text. The method of the study involves a comparative analysis of the original film text in English and the translated film text in Russian, identifying discrepancies between the translation and the original in key moments characterizing the characters, followed by an analysis of the semantics and structure of the mismatches. The film "Tulip Fever" (2017) was chosen as the research material. The main conclusions of the research are the systematized discrepancies between the translation and the original text, which highlight the semantics of provocation, turning two film discourse characters – one main and one episodic – into the "architects" of someone else's sin. The author's special contribution to the study of the topic is a systematic analysis he conducted of the film episodes that present significant discrepancies between the original and the translation, along with conclusions about the additional meaning arising from these discrepancies. The novelty of the research lies in the postulation of the translator's intentional strategy, who introduces a number of changes to the film text in order to shift the focus in the interpretation of a specific character: in the micro-plot at the end of the film, the changes in semantics are predetermined by the presence of homonymy in the target language, which is absent in the original language, and in the representation of the main character's personality, the translator systematically incorporates additions and elisions.

Keywords: translation, film text, film discourse, homonymy, elimination, semantics, additions in translation, film character, translation strategy, translation decisions

Linguoculturology

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Yusupov, K.A., Abakarova, R.A. (2026). Lexico-semantic groups of food and drink names in Darginian and Avar languages. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 178–195. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.79885

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Abstract: The article is devoted to the identification of the main types of nominating food and drink names and their lexico-semantic features in two related Dagestan languages: Darginsky and Avar. The subject of the study is the lexical and semantic features of food and drink names in the Darginian and Avar languages. The object of the study is food and drink nominations in the Dargins and Avars languages. The names of food and drinks selected from dictionaries and other sources served as the material for the study. Based on the systematization of semantic features, the following lexico-semantic groups are distinguished: 1) names of flour products; 2) names of meat dishes; 3) names of soups; 4) names of dairy dishes; 5) names of dishes made from eggs; 6) names of delicacies and sweets; 7) names of drinks. Each of these groups has a different number of subgroups, for example, the first and fourth groups have six subgroups each, the second, fifth and seventh have two subgroups each. The methods used were: the method of continuous sampling of linguistic material; statistical method; methods of semantic analysis; linguistic and cultural analysis; analysis of dictionary definitions; comparative analysis, which helps to identify similarities and differences in the formation of food and drink categories in the Darginian and Avar languages. Scientific novelty: for the first time, the research material includes the lexical and semantic features of the names of food and drinks in the Darginian and Avar languages. A comparison of the names of food and drinks in these languages revealed the structure of names in both languages and allowed us to identify a layer of native vocabulary related to the general Dagestan stock. The main conclusions of the study are: 1) the following main groups are distinguished: flour products, meat dishes, soups, dairy dishes, egg dishes, delicacies and sweets, drinks. Each of these categories is represented by a significant number of names reflecting the diversity of local cuisine; 2) identifying the specifics of food and drink names in the languages being compared; 3) the nomination is based on various lexical meanings: names by product or cooking method, names by tools and cooking location, etc.

Keywords: Darginian language, Avar language, vocabulary, lexico-semantic group, nomination, name, food, drink, dish, product

Linguoculturology

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Smirnov, S.A. (2026). The Evolution of Classical Antiquity's Mythopoetic Imagery in the Christian Symbolic System of Flavius Cresconius Corippus' Johannis. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 196–209. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.79893

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Abstract: This article attempts to trace the evolution of mythopoetic imagery in early Christian discourse, using the Johannis of Corippus as a representative sample. By examining Corippus' approach to adapting pagan mythological motifs, one can reconstruct the process of reinterpreting classical themes and tropes, and the mechanism of their integration into a Christianized worldview. This sheds light on how Christian authors sought to endow traditional symbols with new semantic connotations to address the theological and moral tenets of the era. Special attention is paid to such core elements of epic narrative as divine intervention in human affairs, the hero's inner struggle, and the understanding of life's finitude within a broader eschatological perspective. The study moves beyond identifying simple parallels to classical or Scriptural sources; instead, it uses a comparative framework to examine the specific ways Corippus' interpretations diverge from these models. This approach aims to reveal peculiarities of the author's worldview and the poem's imagery. Analyzing the role of the Johannis as a milestone in the transformation of ancient literary genres suggests a syncretism underlying the religious beliefs and cultural concepts characteristic of the 6th century AD. In light of this, the dichotomous approaches prevalent in most publications on Corippus should be rethought. Furthermore, the poetic devices that attest to the originality of Late Antique literature are, for the first time, treated comprehensively. Although this distinctiveness has been acknowledged by scholars, it has rarely been substantiated by textual evidence in the Corippian oeuvre, as most studies still remain skewed toward identifying borrowings and influences. Intertextual echoes are often analyzed without considering their internal, context-driven expressive potential. This study deals with the imagery of the Johannis as a whole, applying particular observations to better explain wider patterns.

Keywords: Late Antiquity, early Byzantine literature, Flavius Cresconius Corippus, Johannis, mythopoetic imagery, cultural synthesis, literary tradition, paganization of Christianity, Late Antique epic, panegyric

Сommunications

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Li, X. (2026). Platform economy as a new media environment: transformation of consumer behavior. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 210–223. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.78288

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Abstract: We live in an era profoundly transformed by digital technologies. The "platform economy," driven by algorithms, data, and network effects, has ceased to be a peripheral phenomenon and has become the dominant architecture organizing socio-economic life. From global giants like Amazon and TikTok to Russian counterparts such as Yandex and VK, digital platforms are deeply integrated into all aspects of everyday life, redefining how we work, communicate, entertain ourselves, and consume. These platforms represent not just intermediary markets offering goods or services, but increasingly manifest as a powerful media environment: they systematically shape the information we receive, the circle of our communication, the world we perceive, and ultimately, the choices we make. Their algorithmic nature creates a unique ecosystem where economic transactions are inseparably intertwined with communication and the production of cultural meanings. In this regard, considering the platform economy as a new media environment becomes a key perspective for understanding contemporary social changes, particularly the fundamental transformation of consumer behavior. This article employs an interdisciplinary approach, combining media theory and economic sociology. It conducts a conceptual analysis of the platform economy as a media environment. The scientific novelty of the research lies in conceptualizing the platform economy not merely as a technological or economic phenomenon, but specifically as a new media environment with its own logic of shaping consumer practices. Unlike studies that examine platforms in isolation—as either markets or media—this research offers an integrative perspective that reveals how the media nature of platforms (algorithmic curation, user content, networked communication) transforms economic behavior. The main findings emphasize that in the context of the platform economy, consumer behavior undergoes comprehensive mediatization: cognitive processes are reshaped under the influence of algorithmic feeds; decision-making increasingly relies on network effects and community feedback; and consumption practices are inseparable from the production of content and data.

Keywords: platform economy, media environment, consumer behavior, prosumer, mediatization, digital platforms, algorithms, network effects, digital marketing, cross-cultural analysis

Сommunications

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Semenova, M. (2026). Metapragmatic Markers and Identity Construction in Spanglish Corporate Communication. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 224–236. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.79827

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Abstract: The subject of the study is metapragmatic markers in Spanglish corporate communication – lexical and phrasal units that regulate speech interaction and index the speaker’s social positions without contributing independent propositional content. The object of the study is the oral business communication of Spanish-English bilinguals residing in five urban and transborder clusters in the United States: New York, Miami, Los Angeles, El Paso – Ciudad Juárez, and San Diego – Tijuana. The author examines the functional differentiation of markers depending on the communicative situation and the speakers’ regional affiliation. Special attention is paid to the role of these units in the simultaneous construction of several intersecting identities – ethnic, corporate, and the transborder identity of inhabitants of border regions. Strategies for switching between identities by combining markers are analyzed, as well as the influence of immigration generation and informants’ self-identification on the choice of specific metapragmatic means. The study reveals how the metapragmatic redundancy of Spanglish performs a constructive function in a multicultural business environment. The research methodology combines quantitative and qualitative analysis of data obtained from semi-structured interviews and recordings of spontaneous speech of 137 bilinguals; narrative and metalinguistic modules were employed, along with recordings of natural dialogues, which made it possible to compile a corpus of 11,847 metapragmatic units. The main conclusions of the study are as follows. First, metapragmatic markers in Spanglish corporate speech systematically index three key identities – ethnic solidarity, corporate affiliation, and transborder hybridity – with the choice of specific units significantly correlating with geography, generation, and the professional self-categorization of speakers. Second, a “Metapragmatic Identity Index” model has been developed, which describes the combination of markers and demonstrates how bilinguals construct several social positions within a single utterance. The author’s particular contribution is the empirical substantiation of the constructive role of the metapragmatic redundancy of Spanglish, which, contrary to the stereotype of “linguistic deficiency,” serves as a highly functional resource for multidimensional self-presentation in a multicultural business setting. The novelty of the study lies in the synthesis of theories of metapragmatics and identity construction on the material of Spanglish corporate discourse – previously unexplored from this angle – as well as in the comparative analysis of five language clusters, including rarely studied transborder communities, and in proposing an operational model applicable to other contact varieties.

Keywords: Spanglish, metapragmatic markers, business communication, identity construction, code-switching, bilingualism, language contact, transborder communities, identity index, communication

Сommunications

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Egorova, L.G., Surgan, M.A. (2026). Constructing the image of Сrimea in regional media discourse. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 237–250. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.79992

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Abstract: The article examines the media image of Crimea in regional newspaper discourse in 2013–2015, based on publications in the newspapers “Krymskaya Pravda” and “Krymskaya Gazeta”. The subject of the study is the nominative means of region representation, the ways of expressing evaluativity and the predicative structures involved in the linguistic construction of the image of Crimea. The aim of the work is to provide a comparative description of the thematic groups of nominations, evaluative means, and types of predicative constructions that form different models of region representation in newspapers. The methodological basis is formed by the principles of media linguistics, the semantics of evaluation, nomination theory, and linguostylistic analysis of newspaper text; the study applies semantic, contextual, discourse, and comparative methods of analysis. The results show that in “Krymskaya Pravda” the image of Crimea is formed primarily through nominations of state and legal status, historical memory, cultural identity, and regional community, whereas in “Krymskaya Gazet”a linguistic means related to the economy, infrastructure, tourism, the budgetary sphere, and public administration predominate. It is revealed that the difference between the two newspapers is manifested not only in the composition of nominative means but also in the nature of evaluativity and the types of predicative structures. The results of the study can be used in media linguistics, text linguistics, discourse analysis, studies of regional identity, and in research on the language of the regional press. The novelty of the work lies in considering the media image of Crimea as the result of the systemic interaction of three levels of linguistic organization of newspaper text: nominative, evaluative, and predicative. The article concludes that “Krymskaya Pravda” represents Crimea as a state-legal and historical-cultural community, whereas “Krymskaya Gazeta” constructs the image of Crimea as a region of economic, infrastructural and tourist-recreational development.

Keywords: media image of the region, regional identity, linguistic representation, nomination, evaluability, predicative structure, regional newspaper discourse, media text, media linguistics, Republic of Crimea

Literary criticism

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Chaurova, V.A., Maratova, Z.Z. (2026). The symbolism of life and death in the short prose of L. Petrushevskaya, based on the story "The Black Coat". Philology: scientific researches, 6, 251–259. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.75039

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Abstract: The aim of this study is to examine the binary opposition of "life-death" and the symbolism in which it is expressed in the story "The Black Coat" by L.S. Petrushevskaya. The article analyzes the image of the main character as an embodiment of the active hero and the journey she undertakes, following the scheme of J. Campbell. In addition to the image of the main character, the study also considers the images of secondary characters who play the roles of magical helpers, mentors, and adversaries. The main symbols that constitute this antinomy include: the black coat, fire, laughter, and the colors black and dark. The characteristic uses of these colors are identified and explained—the abundance of dark shades and the specific use of black. The image of death, which is present in the story in an indirect manner but occupies one of the key places, is analyzed. It is expressed through themes, issues, portraits and actions of secondary characters, as well as the interior and exterior settings. The work utilizes scientific methods of analysis, synthesis, and generalization, alongside thematic analysis, hermeneutic, and structural-semantic methods. The scientific novelty of this work lies in the examination of L. Petrushevskaya's creativity from the perspective of antinominism and artistic conflict. This allows for a deeper understanding of the text and the discovery of new semantic facets within it. It has been established that thanatological symbolism in Petrushevskaya's stories is expressed through a color refrain (the "dark" color is used by the author to create "blurriness" and ambiguity regarding the surrounding world, while "black" is a detail associated with death), folkloric reminiscences, character portraits, and landscape sketches. The image of death itself serves as a pivotal element in the story "The Black Coat" for the realization of the main character's "monomyth." It is noted that the conflict of life and death is observed not only in the discussed story but also in the cycles of stories "Labyrinth" and "Songs of Eastern Slavs." In these collections, as well as in the analyzed work, Petrushevskaya's poetics tend to resolve the conflicting antinomy of "life-death" in favor of the category of life.

Keywords: Death, Life, Petrushevskaya, Short story, Thanatology, Monomyth, The Hero's Way, Black, Opposition, Conflict

Literary criticism

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Babenko, I.A. (2026). "Grotesque reflection" as a technique for reflecting the absurdity of reality in M.A. Bulgakov's play "The Days of the Turbins". Philology: scientific researches, 6, 260–270. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.75286

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Abstract: The object of this study is the complex of artistic techniques termed "grotesque reflection" by Yu.V. Mann in M.A. Bulgakov's play "The Days of the Turbins." In the poetics of the examined drama, full-fledged grotesque images do not function, unlike in later works ("The Running", "The Cabal of Saintesses", "The Crimson Island", etc.), but the codes of the grotesque are evident, perceived as strangeness, illogicality, and inappropriateness. These "grotesque flashes" are traced at the level of spatial organization, image system, inclusion of elements of coarse comedy, and images of the bodily low, carnival effects. The appeal to these techniques is motivated by the playwright's desire to artistically comprehend the contradictions of reality. The destruction of the familiar order and the creation of the new required special forms of reflection, among which grotesque is undoubtedly included. For the study of "grotesque reflection" in M.A. Bulgakov's drama and to identify its function in the text, this article employed: a method of holistic analysis of the artistic work (to determine the specifics of the grotesque codes functioning in the play); comparative method (when comparing the plays "The Days of the Turbins" and "The Government Inspector") and biographical method (to correlate the personal and creative space). The scientific novelty of the research lies in addressing the study of the functioning of "grotesque reflection" in M.A. Bulgakov's play "The Days of the Turbins." This term was used by Yu.V. Mann when analyzing N.V. Gogol's play "The Government Inspector." M.A. Bulgakov appropriated the traditions of the classic while complicating and tragically reinterpreting this technique. The playwright attempted to reflect the complexity and contradictory nature of reality through artistic means, depicting a destructuring and emerging order. This task could be resolved most accurately and expressively through grotesque codes, which, by their nature, connect opposites and reflect the unpreparedness and emergence of being. "Grotesque reflection" in the play is created by a complexly organized image of space, elements of carnival aesthetics, external action prompts, characters, their actions, appearances, dialogues containing some strangeness—barely perceptible, yet leaving a "scratch" in the consciousness of the viewer/reader. Bulgakov resorts to this complex of techniques because the world presented in the play is in the process of transformation, and there is no longer hope for a possible return to the past; only in the finale does it become clear that the era has irrevocably changed.

Keywords: grotesque glow, grotesque, drama, M.A. Bulgakov, N.V. Gogol, art space, farce, images of the body bottom, rude comedy, musical images

Literary criticism

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Xie, X. (2026). The dystopian narrative in Sergei Lukyanenko's novel Rough Draft. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 271–282. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.79557

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Abstract: The subject of this research article is the novel "Draft" by the famous Russian science fiction writer Sergey Lukyanenko. The focus is on the place of this work in the author's creative evolution, its artistic originality, and its connection to the traditions of Russian science fiction. The article analyzes in detail the key conflict underlying the dystopian narrative of the novel: "deprivation of identity and endowment with function." The main character, Kirill, loses his social ties, past, name, and loved ones, being completely "removed" from his familiar life. Then, an anonymous System forcibly bestows upon him a new function, transforming him into a "functionary" serving parallel worlds. Additionally, the fragmented narrative structure, the organization of space through numerous parallel worlds, the hidden role of technology as a daily tool of total control, and the tragic worldview of the hero that forms the emotional core of the dystopia are explored. The study employs comparative-typological, analytical, and literary methods, as well as elements of a systemic approach to determine the place of the novel in the context of Russian science fiction. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the identification of Lukyanenko's dual innovation: first, the central conflict of "deprivation of identity and endowment with function," and second, the fragmented structure that shapes the dystopian narrative. Unlike previous studies, the article conducts a systematic comparative analysis of "Draft" with classical Soviet science fiction (the Strugatsky brothers) and contemporary context (Dmitry Glukhovsky), as well as with the "Watch" series. The author concludes that the novel marks a turning point in the writer's work, expanding the boundaries of traditional dystopia through the interiorization of crisis, anonymity of power, and individualization of narrative. The finale of the novel, where the hero finds himself, affirms the indestructible value of personality even under total control, opening new perspectives for the development of the genre.

Keywords: Lukyanenko, The Draft, dystopian narrative, Russian science fiction, parallel worlds, deprivation of identity, endowment with function, total control, fragmentary structure, travel fiction

Literary criticism

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Emelianenko, M.D. (2026). Foreign reception of E.I. Zamyatin's novel "We" through the prism of the peritext of four English-language editions. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 283–294. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.79714

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Abstract: The article is dedicated to the analysis of the peritexts (forewords) of four English-language editions of the novel "We". The subject of this work is the editions of Y. Zamyatin’s novel – the 1924 edition (translated by G. Zilboorg), the 1959 edition (reissue of Zilboorg's translation), the 1993 edition (translated by C. Braun), and the 2006 edition (translated by N. Randall). The focus of this work is the allographic peritexts of these editions. The peritext is examined as an important category of paratext, capable of shaping readers' expectations of the main text. The study analyzes all parts of the forewords of the aforementioned editions by different authors – the translators themselves, writers, and literary critics. It details the changes that reflect foreign-language reception of the work that occur in the peritexts from edition to edition. Particular attention is paid to how the author of the peritext presents the main text to potential readers and which facts from Zamyatin's biography and features of the work are emphasized. The methodology of this article is based on a combination of comparative methods and paratextual analysis. This allows for viewing peritexts as significant elements that can form readers' expectations of the main text. The novelty of the work lies in the fact that it is the first to examine peritexts of different editions of "We" in the context of foreign-language reception and draw conclusions about the evolution of these peritexts. The results demonstrate significant changes in the peritexts from edition to edition. In the 1924 edition, the peritext emphasizes the universal character of the work, while the novel was still largely perceived as a satire at that time. In the 1959 edition, the peritext reflects the understanding of "We" as a prophecy of totalitarianism, with the biographical context merging with the political. In the 1993 edition, the author of the peritext depoliticizes Zamyatin's work, and finally, in the 2006 edition, the emphasis shifts to the futurism of "We" and the authorial style.

Keywords: Zamyatin, We, dystopia, paratext, peritext, preface, translation into English, Gregory Zilboorg, Clarence Brown, Natasha Randall

Literary criticism

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Grebennikov, V.O. (2026). The Motif of the Path in Ch. T. Aitmatov's novel "The Day Lasts More Than a Hundred Years" and J. L. Borges's short story "The South". Philology: scientific researches, 6, 295–309. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.79768

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Abstract: The article examines Aitmatov’s novel "The Day Lasts More Than a Hundred Years" and Borges’s short story "The South". The subject of the study is the specifics of the realization of the motif of the path in Aitmatov’s novel "The Day Lasts More Than a Hundred Years" and Borges’s short story "The South". The study aims to identify the particularities of the functioning of the motif in the literary works in the broader context of magical realism. The study reveals the connection between the realization of the motif of the path and the combination of historical and mythological models of time, the interaction between the real and the fictional in the literary works. The analysis pays particular attention to the direction of the protagonists’ movement and relates the realization of the motif in the novel "The Day Lasts More Than a Hundred Years" and the short story "The South" to the respective worldviews of the authors. Methodologically, the article draws on Boris Gasparov’s concept of the literary motif and his model of motif analysis. The article’s scientific novelty lies in being the first systematic comparative analysis of the motif of the path in Aitmatov's and Borges's literary works within Russian literary studies. It reveals both the shared poetics of magical realism and the distinct artistic strategies of each writer. The central argument is that in both works, the motif of the path functions as a structuring and meaning‑generating device, and becomes the means by which each text articulates its ontological dimension. The conclusion is made that the journey to a sacred space (the Ana-Beiit cemetery in Aitmatov's novel, the family estate in the South in Borges's short story) represents the defining feature of magical realism – the interpenetration of the real and the fictional, the historical and the mythological.

Keywords: J. L. Borges, Ch. T. Aitmatov, motif of the path, historical model of time, mythological model of time, magical realism, motif analysis, national identity, myth, mythological consciousness

Literary criticism

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Gaponenko, K.R. (2026). The Narrative of "Ethical Shock" in S.V. Maximov's Chinese Essays (In the East: A Trip to the Amur). Philology: scientific researches, 6, 310–319. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.79892

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Abstract: The subject of the study is the narrative motif of "ethical shock" in S.V. Maximov's essays on China and Manchuria, published in the book In the East: A Trip to the Amur (1864). The article examines such aspects of the topic as the transformation of documentary prose under the influence of an encounter with ethically challenging ethnographic material, the evolution of Maximov's authorial position from the depiction of "barbaric" cruelty to criticism of the Russian colonial administration and, ultimately, to the recognition of the value of Chinese civilization. Special attention is paid to the ways of reducing the distance between the narrator and the object of description, as well as to the techniques for creating ethical shock in the reader. Although Maximov was a member of the Natural School, he demonstrates independence from its conventions: unlike writers who aspired to objectivity and emotional distance, he significantly reduces the distance between the narrator and the subject matter. The methodology includes narratological analysis (based on B.A. Uspensky's concept of point of view), comparative-typological method, and structural-semantic analysis of the poetics of the essay. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the fact that the motif of "ethical shock" is examined not as a secondary descriptive device, but as a structure-forming element of the narrative that transforms the genre of documentary prose. The motif of "ethical shock" employed by Maximov serves as a tool for understanding the limits of cross-cultural understanding and as a catalyst for the formation of the author's position. An analysis of the language, rhythm, and composition of the essays demonstrates how an encounter with ethically challenging ethnographic material transforms the genre of documentary prose. Four successive stages are identified in the evolution of Maximov's authorial point of view: from the depiction of the cruelties of the Chinese system, through criticism of the Russian colonial administration and analysis of the economic foundations of Chinese trade, to the philosophical recognition of the value of Chinese civilization. Ethical shock is experienced not only by the reader but also by the narrator himself, which makes it possible to trace the evolution of his perspective from a Eurocentric view toward a complex, nuanced understanding of a different culture.

Keywords: S.V. Maximov, ethical shock, documentary prose, poetics of the essay, image of China, Natural School, narration, narrative, point of view, cross-cultural understanding

Literary criticism

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Zagidulina, T.A. (2026). The role and functions of aviation discourse in E. Vodolazkin's novel "Aviator". Philology: scientific researches, 6, 320–338. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.79995

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Abstract: The subject of the study is the functions of aviation discourse in E. Vodolazkin's novel "Aviator." The focus is on the semiotic role of elements of aviation discourse presented in the text, their connection to the pre-revolutionary myth of the "hero-divine being," as well as to Soviet state narratives represented in the text through the introduction of the camp theme. The analysis examines how the iconic figure of the aviator, significant in 20th-century Russian culture, is transformed in the novel through the antithesis of "non-subjectivity – subjectivity." The transformation of the character from a child-player to a metaphysical hero is demonstrated. It shows how the symbolic content of the flight plot evolves throughout the novel: from play, dream, and creativity, overcoming boundaries, to achieving wholeness in existence, to death and returning to a state before sin. The connection between the elements of aviation discourse represented in the novel and those of the earlier stages of this discourse is articulated. It concludes that the absence of direct references to Soviet aviation discourse plays an important role. The methodology relies on a comprehensive approach that employs structural-typological, intertextual methods, and mythopoetic analysis, alongside justifying the legitimacy of the discursive optics in literary studies. The scientific novelty lies in the fact that the article systematically examines the role of aviation discourse in contemporary Russian literature on the material of the novel "Aviator" for the first time. It is proven that the aviation discourse in the novel refers to the myth of the aviator relevant in early 20th-century literature and directs the reader to traditional topos of Russian literature (memory, repentance, freedom); the culturally-historical context associated with it allows for the description of the concept of social transformations occurring in Russia throughout the 20th century as presented in the novel. The functions of aviation discourse in the novel fundamentally differ from those of Soviet aviation discourse, which is closely linked to state narratives; this is its essential difference, represented at the level of constructing the elements of this discourse (the image of the aviator, the plot situation of flight, the image of the airplane).

Keywords: aviation discourse, modern Russian literature, the myth of the aviator, E. Vodolazkin, the aviator's image, flight story, the image of an airplane, neotraditionalism, Metamodernism, Postmodernism

Literary criticism

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Tarmaeva, V.I., Imihelova , S.S., Boldonova , I.S. (2026). Taboo Violation as a System-Forming Game Factor in the Works of L. Petrushevskaya. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 339–350. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.80225

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Abstract: This paper is aimed at the analysis of cases of authorial violations of taboos, which are part of the game mechanism in the creation of a hermeneutic game. The purpose of the study is to identify the role of taboo violations in the representation of the hermeneutic game in the works of L. Petrushevskaya. Based on the hermeneutic methodology substantiated by G.-G. Gadamer in his work "The Actuality of the Beautiful", the authors of the article analyze the existence of an artistic game in the works of L. Petrushevskaya through such concepts as hermeneutic identity, communicative actions, dialogue between reader and writer, and the hermeneutic circle. It was revealed that L. Petrushevskaya's stories are examples of a systematic violation of literary and social taboos. It has been established that the main areas of taboo violation in the works of L. Petrushevskaya include: violation of sexual and kinship taboos; description of life without embellishment taboo topics of illness, death, the aging process, the physiology of the body and alcoholism; destruction of ideas about the sacredness of family life; The dismantling of social inhibitions and moral taboos. Petrushevskaya openly explores topics that have long been hushed up or previously taboo, emphasizing the absurdity and cruelty of reality, thereby engaging the reader/viewer in the playful actions for a more complete understanding of the meaning.It has been established that in the texts of L. Petrushevskaya there are taboos in the center that must be broken. Perhaps it was intended as a contrast, a confrontation with those standard tasks of literature that defend the old system of values. This article identifies ways of breaking taboos in the works of L. Petrushevskaya as one of the mechanisms for creating a hermeneutic game in the creative consciousness and involving the reader in a dialogue with the writer. The manifestation of hermeneutic identity allows the reader to understand more deeply not only the taboo violations themselves in the text, but also to immerse himself in the playful existence of the work itself in order to understand the structural, linguistic, and semantic unity of the work. Then it becomes possible to rise to the next level of hermeneutic reflection, to the level of subsequent practical realization of the learned meaning or application, which is very important for the further development of heuristic ideas and productive understanding.

Keywords: L. Petrushevskaya, violation of taboo, game mechanism, hermeneutic game, literary taboo, chronotope, social taboo, author’s consciousness, hermeneutic identity, dialogue

Linguistics

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Ma, C. (2026). Pragmatic functions of idiomatized nominative composite constructions in Russian and Chinese languages. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 351–362. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.79890

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Abstract: The article investigates the pragmatic functions of nominative stable conjunction structures (NUSC) in Russian and Chinese languages. It examines the features of their functioning in various types of discourse, primarily in journalistic texts, media texts, and everyday communication. Special attention is given to the ability of NUSC to act as a means of linguistic compression, expressive evaluation, and structuring of utterances. The semantic and pragmatic characteristics of these constructions are analyzed, as well as the influence of cultural-cognitive factors on their use. The study reveals differences in the structural organization of NUSC in Russian and Chinese languages: binary models are more characteristic of Russian, whereas in Chinese, multi-member and rhythmically organized constructions are widely represented. The research aims to identify the role of NUSC in forming a communicative effect and their significance as an important element of the linguistic worldview. The study is based on material from the National Corpus of the Russian Language (NCRL), the Chinese language corpora CCL and BCC, as well as journalistic and media texts, employing comparative, functional-pragmatic, and contextual methods of analysis. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the comprehensive comparative description of the pragmatic functions of NUSC in Russian and Chinese languages, taking into account their discursive functioning and cultural-cognitive conditioning. Unlike most existing works that focus predominantly on the structural-semantic description of conjunction structures, this article concentrates on their communicative-pragmatic potential. It is established that NUSC not only nominate objects and phenomena of reality but also actively participate in the organization of utterances, the formation of expressiveness, and the expression of authorial evaluation. It is noted that in the Russian language, such constructions are more frequently used to enhance contrastivity and emotional expressiveness, whereas, in the Chinese language, they are closely linked to the principles of rhythm, symmetry, and cultural harmonization. The results of the study confirm that the functioning of NUSC is determined by the interaction of linguistic, pragmatic, and cultural factors, and that the constructions themselves possess significant potential in creating communicative and stylistic expressiveness of the text.

Keywords: nominative coordinative constructions, pragmatics, discourse, comparative analysis, Russian language, Chinese language, cultural factors, linguistic worldview, pragmatic potential, Intercultural communication

Linguistics

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Zhang, Y. (2026). Sentences with subject-predicate constructions in modern Chinese: structural analysis and teaching methodology. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 363–373. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.80112

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Abstract: The subject of the study is the structural-semantic, pragmatic, and constructional features of sentences with subject-predicative predicates in modern Chinese. The focus is on syntactic constructions of the model S1 + (S2 + P), in which the external thematic component correlates with the internal subject-predicative group. The study examines ways of expressing belonging, characteristics, states, evaluations, and relationships between the components of the construction, as well as the features of the communicative organization of such sentences. Special attention is given to how these constructions function in speech, what semantic and pragmatic constraints determine their use, and how they can be interpreted from the perspective of construction grammar. The aim of the research is to identify and describe these features in the context of teaching Chinese as a foreign language. The methodological foundation of the research consists of descriptive, inductive, structural-semantic, and functional-pragmatic methods, as well as elements of construction analysis and syntactic modeling. During the study, six main structural-semantic types of sentences with subject-predicative predicates in modern Chinese have been identified. Syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic constraints on their functioning have been revealed, as well as the dependence of the interpretation of these constructions on the relationship between the thematic component, the internal subject, and the predicative group. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the comprehensive application of construction grammar to the analysis and didactic interpretation of sentences with subject-predicative predicates. The productivity of using a teaching methodology based on language blocks has been justified, allowing for the presentation of complex syntactic models as stable formal-semantic units. The results obtained can be used in the practice of teaching Chinese as a foreign language, in the development of educational materials, and in the further description of syntactic constructions of modern Chinese.

Keywords: grammar of constructions, subject-predicative predicate, Chinese syntax, thematic component, subject-predicative group, language teaching, linguistic blocks, constructive analysis, communicative organization of a sentence, language teaching model

Folklore

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Prokopeva, A.E. (2026). The names of animals in the language of the forest Yukaghirs in etymological aspect. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 374–383. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.79747

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Abstract: The subject of the study is the zoonymic vocabulary in the language of forest Yukaghirs. There are no research works in Yukaghir linguistics on the comprehensive study of the zoonymic vocabulary of the forest Yukaghirs, which is why this topic was chosen. In this article, the author examines the names of animals, birds, and fish in the language of the forest Yukaghirs, as well as the morphological and lexico-syntactic methods of their formation. The nominative meanings for animals, birds, and fish in the language of the forest Yukaghirs have been derived based on the following features: perceptual (size, shape, color, weight, cover, smell, and taste), behavioral (characteristics of locomotion, sounds produced, methods of obtaining food, etc.), and habitats. The zoonymic vocabulary of the forest Yukaghir language has been formed through compounding and the addition of word-forming affixes to the stems (the meanings of some of them are not established). The study employed the method of linguistic description, a comparative method, and the method of lexico-semantic analysis. The semantic motivation for the emergence of the examined zoonyms in the forest Yukaghir language has been studied. The novelty of the research lies in the examination of the semantic and motivational features of the zooonyms. As a result, criteria have been established by which animals, birds, and fish were named in the forest Yukaghir language: perceptual features, behavioral features, and habitats. Productive methods of forming zooonyms in the studied language have been identified as compounding and affixation. Affixal word formation in the Yukaghir language is one of the most productive ways to enrich the vocabulary. The determination, clarification, and identification of the meaning of a particular word-forming affix are important for studying the semantic structure of words in the endangered Yukaghir language. The results of this research will contribute to a deeper study of the lexical composition of the forest Yukaghir language, as well as have practical significance in the development of the Yukaghir grammar and theoretically grounded teaching aids for native language instruction in educational institutions.

Keywords: Yukaghir language, language of the Forest Yukaghirs, zoonyms, word formation, affix, vocabulary, onomastics, sign, morphological method of education, lexico-syntactic method of education

Intertextuality

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Petukhov, A.S. (2026). The Role of Reduplicants in Fyodor Dostoyevsky's Idiostyle. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 384–399. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.75552

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Abstract: In the literary works of Fyodor Dostoevsky, reduplicants serve as a powerful linguistic device that enriches his writing style, enhances thematic complexity, and deepens character development. By strategically using semantic reduplication—where synonymic or similar terms are combined in his prose—Dostoevsky creates a distinctive idiostyle characterized by vivid expressiveness and multilayered meaning. Such reduplicated terms as “prosto-zaprosto” “davnym-davno” “chut-chut,” “malo-pomalu” not only emphasize the essence of the objects or concepts described by the writer, but also reflect the psychological and emotional state of his characters, ultimately creating a heightened sense of authenticity and connection with them. Moreover, these linguistic constructions illuminate Fyodor Dostoevsky’s study of such important themes as existential duality, moral ambiguity, and human existence in general, acting as linguistic signposts that lead the reader through the intricate moral landscapes of his narratives. A qualitative approach was used to comprehensively analyze reduplicants in the works of F.M. Dostoevsky. The research methodology included the selection of texts and examples for analysis. The analytical approach to the study of the role and functions of reduplicants contributed to a detailed understanding of the role and functions of reduplicants not only in individual works, but also in the writer's idiostyle as a whole. Through the deliberate use of reduplicants, Dostoevsky not only brings thematic issues to the forefront, but also enriches the characters' voices, allowing readers to penetrate the inner experiences and criticism of the social order inherent in his works. Thus, the study of reduplicants reveals their integral role in the formation of Dostoevsky and helps us better understand his enduring influence on Russian literature and the broader discourse on the ability of language to convey profound philosophical ideas and nuances of human emotion. This article highlights the results of a study of the role of reduplicants in the idiostyle of Dostoevsky, emphasizing the significance of the use of these linguistic phenomena in the broader literary context of Russian classical literature.

Keywords: idiostyle, reduplicants, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Russian classical literature, qualitative methodology, functions of reduplicants, stylistic devices, intertextuality, cognitive linguistics, poststructuralism

Semantics

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Li, X. (2026). Hidden Meanings in the Eurasian Reportage: Linguomediational Analysis through the Approaches of H.-G. Gadamer and Yu. M. Lotman. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 400–413. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.80079

EDN: ASESSE

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Abstract: The subject of the study is the mechanisms of linguomedia construction of hidden meanings in news reporting about the Eurasian space. The object of analysis includes Russian and English language media texts from 2018 to 2026, dedicated to transport corridors, migration and security, technological and energy projects, as well as integration summits. The focus is not on the direct content of the messages, but on the semantic work that allows the same event to be presented in different media landscapes as a civilization choice, a zone of geo-economic competition, a border problem, a resource for modernization, or an episode of regional diplomacy. The author considers the Eurasian reportage as a multimodal media text, where the verbal plan, composition, visual array, choice of actors, and temporal formulas jointly shape the ideological modality and set a certain horizon of understanding for the audience. Special significance is attributed to cases where an externally neutral news presentation establishes a hidden value framework for perception. The methodology is based on a two-level media text analysis by T.G. Dobrosklonskaya, supplemented by hermeneutic categories from H.-G. Gadamer and semiotic concepts from Yu.M. Lotman. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the combination of hermeneutic and semiotic approaches in analyzing the hidden meanings of Eurasian reporting. The hidden meaning is interpreted not as a concealed authorial intention, but as a result of the interaction of the media text structure, the cultural memory of the audience, and the already established information picture of the world. The paper proposes a six-parameter coding scheme that allows for the description of the ideological modality of the report through spatial code, axiological assessment, hierarchy of actors, temporal formulas, polyvocality, and media support level. An analysis of 24 Russian and English language materials revealed four stable patterns: infrastructure as a marker of civilizational fate, borders as a mechanism for political distinctions, technology as symbolic capital of statehood, and integration as an object of competing interpretations. It is concluded that these patterns are reproducible in both media landscapes with opposing axiological modalities. This confirms the productivity of the proposed model for further comparative studies of regional media discourse.

Keywords: media text, Eurasian reportage, hidden meaning, philosophical hermeneutics, Gadamer, cultural semiotics, Lotman, semiosphere, linguo-medial construction, ideological modality

Commutation

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Yablonskikh, A.V. (2026). Communication Strategies of Winemakers in the Village of Rodnoe (Crimea): From Terroir to Brand. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 414–424. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.79976

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Abstract: The article examines the media communication strategies of wineries located in the village of Rodnoe, Balaklava District, Sevastopol – one of the most dynamically developing clusters of artisan winemaking in Russia. The subject of the study encompasses the channels, formats, and instruments of communication employed both by individual estates – UPPA Winery, Le K2, AYA organic wine & vineyards, Plotnikov Winery, Tau-Salá, Belmas Winery, Rodnoe Gnezdo Estate, Mangup Estate, and Doros Winery – and by their collective institutional body, the Association "Commonwealth of Winemakers Rodnoe". Special attention is paid to the mechanisms through which territorial identity is constructed via communication: the narrative strategies of individual winemakers, collective PR campaigns and off-site presentations, event-based and interpersonal formats of audience engagement, digital presence on social media and professional media platforms, as well as the role of organic certification and the registration procedure for a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) as communication assets. The study employs methods of open-source media monitoring, discourse analysis of winemakers' public communications, and comparative analysis of the communication strategies of cluster participants. The empirical base comprises materials from federal and industry media, official winery websites, social media publications, and interviews. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the fact that the Rodnoe terroir is examined for the first time as an integral media communication system in which individual winemakers' narratives and collective institutional communications operate in a mode of mutual reinforcement. It is established that the cluster's communication model rests on the synergy between the personal brand of UPPA Winery's founder Pavel Shvets, who secured the terroir's initial reputation, and the subsequent institutionalisation of that reputation through the Commonwealth of Winemakers. It is further revealed that the key communication channels are not digital platforms but offline formats – wine tourism, event tastings, and travelling salons – while social media and federal media perform predominantly an amplifying and documenting function. It is demonstrated that organic certification and the PDO registration initiative function not only as production and legal instruments but also as communication assets that build audience trust and differentiate the terroir within a competitive media landscape. The conclusion is drawn that the communications of Rodnoe's winemakers are entering a qualitatively new phase – transitioning from a reputation built on individual authorial stories to systemic territorial branding.

Keywords: Terroir, Communication, Reputation, The village of Rodnoe, Promotion of Winemaking, PR, Promotion of the Region, Russian Winemaking, Wine Journalism, Wine and People

Discourse

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Matytcina, M.S., Kazak, E.A. (2026). Metaphor in Organizational Discourse: Directions and Perspectives of Research. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 425–432. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.79504

EDN: AQWYJY

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Abstract: In today's world, organizations face the necessity of understanding complex, dynamic, and often contradictory realities. One of the most powerful tools for structuring this understanding is the metaphor. Far beyond being a simple rhetorical embellishment, the metaphor is now recognized as a fundamental mechanism of thought, cognition, and social interaction. In organizational discourse, it plays a key role in shaping how we perceive company structure, leadership style, team dynamics, and even strategic goals. The subject of this study is an overview of key approaches and findings from Russian and international researchers in the field of metaphor use in the organizational context. Research conducted by both domestic and foreign scholars convincingly demonstrates that metaphor is an integral and powerful element of organizational discourse. Based on the theory of conceptual metaphor, the characteristics of organizational metaphor were identified, its role in developing effective communication strategies, and improving organizational management effectiveness in the era of social transformations. The necessity to conduct research on the influence of metaphorical thinking on the formation of corporate values can fundamentally change our understanding of the role of metaphors in organizational discourse. The novelty of the study lies in the description of the property of metaphor not only to reflect organizational reality but also to actively construct it, shaping identities and mobilizing collective actions. For researchers and practitioners, understanding this mechanism is not just an academic interest but also a prerequisite for effective and responsible management in today's complex world. Research findings convincingly demonstrate that metaphor is an integral and powerful element of organizational discourse. It is evident that the prospects in this area look extremely promising, as in an era of uncertainty and transformations, metaphor becomes the bridge connecting old meanings with new realities. Further development in this field appears to be focused on bridging academic research with real management practice, developing applied methodologies, and expanding empirical foundations through interdisciplinary projects.

Keywords: organizational metaphor, organizational discourse, cognitive-discursive approach, cognitive linguistics, cognition, thinking, psycholinguistic approach, Russian studies, managerial discourse, social interaction

Discourse

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Van, Y. (2026). The Study of Conflict Discourse within the Framework of Speech Act Theory. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 433–446. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.79520

EDN: GVSJMC

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Abstract: This study takes Russian and Chinese conflict discourse as its research object, adopts Austin’s speech act theory as the core theoretical framework, and uses methods of theoretical analysis and contrastive analysis to systematically investigate the characteristics and rules of Russian and Chinese conflict discourse within the scope of the speech act theory. The research first reviews the core propositions of the speech act theory, clarifies the key theoretical connotations of locutionary, illocutionary and perlocutionary acts in Austin’s speech act theory, defines the concept and causes of conflict discourse. Based on examples of daily dialogues in Russian and Chinese, the study analyzes the manifestations and main features of conflict discourse from three perspectives: locutionary act, illocutionary act and perlocutionary act. The novelty of this research lies in the in-depth integration of the speech act theory with a Russian–Chinese contrastive perspective, which breaks through the limitations of single-language conflict discourse studies. It also applies Austin’s tripartite theoretical model to the analysis of Russian and Chinese conflict discourse, establishing a specific theoretical paradigm for comparative research on conflict discourse in the two languages. The main conclusions show that the locutionary act serves as the basic carrier of conflict discourse, and its linguistic form directly determines the initial intensity of the conflict; the illocutionary act constitutes the essential core of conflict discourse, and the opposition in conflict discourse is essentially a clash of communicative intentions between interlocutors; the perlocutionary act reflects the communicative effect of conflict discourse, and different linguistic expressions lead to distinct pragmatic outcomes. This study enriches cross-linguistic applied research on the speech act theory and provides a pragmatic basis for identifying and resolving conflict discourse in communication between Russian and Chinese speakers.

Keywords: conflict discourse, speech act theory, locutionary act, illocutionary act, perlocutionary act, cross-cultural communication, Russian language, Chinese language, communicative strategies, cultural differences

Discourse

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Gotwalt, V.S., Kas'yanova, L.Y. (2026). Structural-Semantic Characteristics of Corporate Discourse Texts. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 447–461. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.79530

EDN: GXTUAP

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Abstract: This study examines the structural-semantic features of corporate discourse texts in English and Russian, based on an analysis of corporate codes of conduct. The research material comprises ten codes (five English‑language and five Russian‑language) from pharmaceutical companies. The analysis focuses on the compositional structure of the codes (volume, table of contents, hyperlinks, Q&A blocks), the means of expressing directivity and imperativity, politeness strategies (positive and negative, following Brown & Levinson's typology), the semantics of corporate values and mission, as well as whistleblowing mechanisms and anti‑retaliation protections for reporters. A separate aspect concerns the use of borrowed terminology and its degree of assimilation in Russian‑language corporate discourse. The methodology includes comparative discourse analysis to identify nationally specific features against invariant ones; structural‑semantic analysis of texts (identification of compositional blocks, analysis of lexical and grammatical means); pragmalinguistic analysis of politeness strategies; and quantitative elements (frequency counting of inclusive pronouns). The novelty lies in being the first systematic comparative analysis of the structural‑semantic parameters of ten English‑ and Russian‑language codes of conduct. The findings reveal that English‑language codes are characterized by genre flexibility, a modular structure, positive politeness (convergence strategies), softened directiveness, and an extensive whistleblowing (“speak‑up”) system that ensures anonymity and protection from retaliation. Russian‑language codes, in contrast, exhibit genre rigidity, a linear structure, negative politeness (distancing strategies), direct imperativity, and a formal listing of communication channels. Furthermore, the study identifies differences in the assimilation of borrowed terms: Russian‑language codes tend to avoid direct borrowings in favor of descriptive constructions, which reflects the preservation of nationally specific norms of word usage. These differences are explained by a combination of institutional, cultural, and linguistic factors.

Keywords: corporate discourse, Code of Conduct, structyral and semantic analysis, multimodality, genre flexibility, genre rigidity, borrowings, politeness strategies, language norm, anglicisms

Discourse

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Scherbak, T.I. (2026). Event type as a determinant of compression mechanisms in news media discourse. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 462–473. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.79689

EDN: GZZRBG

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Abstract: The subject of the study is the mechanisms of linguistic compression in English-language news media discourse on armed conflict, examined in relation to the thematic nature of the events covered. The focus of the analysis is on the compressive profiles of three communicative types of events – military actions, humanitarian disasters, and diplomatic events – understood as stable configurations of linguistic means for information compression, specific to each type and reproduced beyond the differences between publications. Within each type, the dominant levels of compression are studied – lexical (abbreviation, univocation, clichés), syntactic (nominalization, ellipsis, infinitive constructions, pre-modifying attributive chains), semantic (metaphor, phraseology, precedent phenomenon, evaluative vocabulary and phraseology), as well as the nature of their interaction within the overall compressive profile of the type. The study employs contextual, discursive, and structural-semantic analysis methods. The method of typological generalization underlies the construction of compressive profiles of event types and the verification of the hypothesis regarding their determination by the thematic nature of the event. The scientific novelty of the research is determined by the fact that a typology of communicative types of events applied to their compressive profiles in news media discourse is proposed and verified for the first time, establishing that each type activates a specific configuration of compressive mechanisms, reliably reproduced beyond differences between publications. The conducted analysis confirms that the type of the event being covered is a stable determinant of the dominant compressive mechanism in news media discourse. Military events primarily activate lexical compression through military register abbreviations and syntactic compression through de-agentivizing nominalization, as their media function – the operational transmission of dynamic military-technical data – requires the compression of action and its participants at maximum text production speed. Humanitarian events predominantly engage the semantic level – metaphor, phraseology, evaluative vocabulary – as their function consists of compressing the scale, meaning, and normative qualification of what is happening. Diplomatic events activate univocation through naming the outcome and conventionalized clichés of negotiating discourse, reflecting the specificity of their media task: to name the result or its absence in conditions of communicative uncertainty.

Keywords: media discourse, news media text, media text, compression, linguistic compression, media framing, nominalization, abbreviation, univerbation, agentive asymmetry

Discourse

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Zhang, J. (2026). Linguistic and cognitive aspects of Chinese and Russian discourse on global security. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 474–487. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.79913

EDN: GIYIXI

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Abstract: In an era of profound geopolitical transformations, when traditional mechanisms of international relations are being reevaluated and new centers of power are emerging, "security" as a fundamental category of human existence acquires particular significance. In different languages and cultures, this category manifests various cognitive structures, determined not only by lexical and grammatical features but also by deep worldview orientations. The concept of security ceases to be abstract and vague—it is filled with specific content that reflects the specifics of linguistic consciousness, value orientations, and the cultural-historical experience of two nations. This comparative study aims to identify the structural and substantive differences in the conceptual field of "security" within Chinese and Russian political discourse, as well as to explore their connection to the cultural-historical context of the two countries. Based on the newspaper subcorpus of the Beijing University Chinese Corpus (BCC) and the subcorpus of central media from the National Corpus of the Russian Language (NCRL), a comparable corpus of texts on the topic of "security" was formed. Using the AntConc software, an analysis of collocations was conducted, and through semantic classification and comparative analysis, the linguistic means of representing the conceptual field of "security" were studied. The scientific novelty of the work lies in the fact that, on the basis of a comparative corpus analysis from the perspective of cognitive linguistics, fundamental differences in the structural organization of the conceptual field of "security" in the political discourse of China and Russia have been systematically identified, providing new linguistic evidence for refining existing political science hypotheses. The research findings indicate that in Chinese political discourse, the conceptual field of "security" represents an open structure, whereas in Russian political discourse, this field demonstrates a centripetal structure. Despite a generally state-centric orientation, security in Chinese discourse is understood as public welfare achieved through cooperation, development, and the protection of sovereignty, while in Russian discourse, security is interpreted as a defensive state requiring institutional maintenance and constant resistance to threats. The results obtained are significant for intercultural understanding and international communication in the field of global security.

Keywords: political discourse, conceptual field, security, critical discourse analysis, comparative analysis, corpus linguistics, collocations, China, Russia, national security

Discourse

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Maksimenko, S.V. (2026). The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone as a Media Text: Actor-Network Analysis of Digital Representations of «Dead» Space. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 488–500. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.80155

EDN: GEUKMX

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Abstract: The subject of the study is digital representations of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone as a heterogeneous network of human and non-human actors co-producing cultural memory of the 1986 disaster. The focus includes documentary chronicles, the HBO miniseries «Chernobyl», the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game series, tourist content, and user narratives on social media. Non-human actors encompass radioactive decay processes, Pripyat's material artifacts, and recommendation algorithms that annually actualize traumatic memory. The Exclusion Zone emerges as an active participant in communication through media representations. The methodological framework is Bruno Latour's Actor-Network Theory, operationalized through the concepts of actor, network, black box, translation, and program of action. Scientific novelty lies in developing a method for philological analysis of media texts based on ANT, applied to digital representations of «dead» spaces. The study shows that «frozen» reality possesses agency and identifies mechanisms translating the 1986 trauma into a global media phenomenon through conflicts and stabilizations of action programs. «Dead» space appears as a heterogeneous network where human and non-human actors co-produce cultural memory. Conflict of action programs (memory, commercialization, aesthetic exploration) explains the dynamics of Chernobyl discourse. Theoretical significance lies in expanding media linguistics; practical significance lies in applying the method to digital media text analysis.

Keywords: actor-network theory, media text, Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, cultural memory, digital representations, intergenerational trauma, docufiction, translation, network, dead space

Myth and mythemes

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Salikhova, .A., Lugovskoy, A.V. (2026). Typology of mythopoetic units by their source of origin. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 501–513. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.80012

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Abstract: In contemporary literary studies, the interplay between myth and literature remains a persistent focus, although existing classifications of mythopoetic elements confront a methodological dilemma: traditional taxonomies rely either on thematic or structural frameworks, whereas 20th- and 21st-century texts often exhibit outwardly similar mythopoetic units with divergent origins. This study proposes a novel typology of mythopoetic image-generating mechanisms, analyzing them through the lens of their dominant source of activation and linguistic expression. The primary objective is to develop a classification system grounded not in thematic or structural roles but in the genesis of mythopoetic meaning, while identifying stable linguistic markers for each category. Three key types are distinguished: mythological – deriving from archaic myths and rituals; cultural-historical – emerging from the mythologization of historical events, figures, and cultural artifacts; archetypal – materializing universal structures of the collective unconscious (à la Jungian theory). Methodologically, the study synthesizes comparative-historical, structural-semiotic, psychoanalytical, and cultural-historical approaches to interrogate these phenomena. The research employed a multi-phase analytical framework on a corpus of 38 literary texts spanning the 19th to 21st centuries. The study systematically proceeded through a) fragmentation – extracting passages containing mythopoetic element; b) source analysis, pinpointing the primary origin underlying these elements; c) verification, ensuring the validity and coherence of the selected fragments; and d) comparative frequency analysis, mapping the distribution and density of mythopoetic markers across distinct text types. The novelty of the study lies in operationalizing the distinctions between archetypal, mythological, and cultural-historical mythopoetics via formally verifiable criteria: lexical (onomastic density, archetypal vocabulary); syntactic (repetition, parallelism, rhythmic organization), and textual (allusions, intertextuality, and recurring narrative patterns). Unlike prior scholarship that primarily contrasted substantive differences, this work translates theoretical distinctions into empirical, textually anchored criteria, enabling objective classification. The analysis clarifies the heterogeneity of mythopoetic phenomena across literary epochs, refines descriptions of their literary specificity, and establishes a methodological toolkit for cross-epochal study. The proposed framework is broadly applicable, from classical to postmodern texts, facilitating systematic comparisons of mythopoetic strategies in diverse corpora.

Keywords: mythopoetics, mythologeme, typology, genesis, mythological type, cultural-historical type, archetypal type, myth, literature, postmodernism

Comparative-historical studies of literature

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Vakhitov, N.R. (2026). Ahmed Midhat's lecture "On Turkism" in the context of the activities of Tatar student associations in the Ottoman Empire (1908–1914). Philology: scientific researches, 6, 514–528. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.79865

EDN: GQKIUM

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Abstract: The article reconstructs the process of institutionalization of Tatar student associations in the Ottoman Empire from 1908 to 1914 based on Ottoman and Tatar periodicals ("Sırat-ı Mustakim," "Yıldız," "Vakit") and archival documents. The subject of the study is the institutional and ideological evolution of these unions from disparate local communities to a unified, branched network of organizations with centers in Istanbul, Beirut, and Medina. Analysis of the statutes reveals a clear geographical specialization of education. Special attention is given to the conference "On Turkism," whose textual analysis allowed the deciphering of eight fundamental ideological themes. The author argues that the activities of the identified unions legitimized Tatar studenthood as an independent subject of the intellectual life of the Turkic world, ensuring the cross-border transmission of Jadidism ideas in the early 20th-century. The research methodology combines institutional analysis (reconstruction of the structure and statutes of student organizations), quantitative analysis (systematization of statistical data from "Vakit" 1914), and contextual textual analysis of the stenographic report. Such a combination allows for a more comprehensive examination of the issue. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the introduction of new sources (the periodicals "Yıldız," "Vakit," "Sırat-ı Mustakim"), which made it possible to reconstruct the institutionalization of Tatar student unions in the Ottoman Empire after 1908. For the first time, their evolution from disparate communities to a structured network centered in Istanbul with branches in Beirut and Medina is traced. The principles of their operation are identified: legal transparency and a cultural-educational priority. The author concludes that by 1914, Tatar studenthood had formed a mature corporate environment fully integrated into the Ottoman intellectual space. The analysis of the "On Turkism" conference revealed an ideological system that contributed to the transformation of Tatar youth into an active subject of the Turkic world. The activities of these unions not only consolidated the diaspora but also ensured the cross-border transmission of Jadidism ideas.

Keywords: Tatar students, Ottoman Empire, Young Turk Revolution, Ahmed Midhat Efendi, conference On Turkism, Jadidism, linguistic unity, Fevziye reading hall, tatar student societies, Türk Derneği

Poetics

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Savitskaya , U.N., Kudryavtseva, R.A., Belyaeva, T.N. (2026). Images of food in the contextual poetry of Zoe Dudina. Philology: scientific researches, 6, 529–545. . https://doi.org/10.7256/2454-0749.2026.6.80168

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Abstract: This article continues the research of philologists from the Republic of Mari El, who highlight the contextual poetics of Mari poetry of the 20th and 21st centuries as a subject of literary studies. In it, the authors broaden the understanding of contextual poetics by introducing images of food and proposing a methodology for the structural-semantic analysis of culinary images in national lyric poetry. The goal of this article is to identify the specifics of food images in the lyrics of Zoe Dudina within the framework of the diverse contextual content they represent. This aim is articulated and realized for the first time in regional and national literary science. The subject of the study in this article is the artistic functions of food images in the context of Zoe Dudina's poetics, such as revealing the character of the lyrical heroine and the author's concept of the world, the symbolic role, the creation of a sociocultural context, and the reflection of the religious traditions of the Mari people. The specific material for the study consists of poems included in Zoe Dudina's collection "I Was Delighted, Embracing the Birch..." (2012). The methodology of this research is defined by the structural-semantic analysis of lyrical texts, which allows for the identification and description of the structure of poetic images to reveal their semantic organization at the level of contextual content. Additionally, textual, intertextual, and contextual analyses of literary works are used. The food images in Zoe Dudina's poems are grouped around several functional components of her artistic world that represent different contextual spaces. They are identified and described as follows: food images within the framework of "local text," which serve as metaphors for love for the native land; food images in a religious-ritual context, which are part of prayers addressed to Mari gods and offerings to the deceased; food images as elements of national cuisine that form an ethnocultural image of the Mari world; food images in scenes of feasting (everyday or festive), which reveal the traditions of communication and relationships in the Mari community; and symbolic images that form the philosophical context of Zoe Dudina's lyrics, encompassing various philosophical meanings—from the idea of a fruitful life to reflections on personal freedom and memory. It is shown that the metaphorization of food images emphasizes the emotional closeness of the lyrical heroine to her native land and her ability to imbue everyday things with spirit.

Keywords: Mari literature, lyrics, Zoya Dudina, contextual content, contextual poetics, gastronomic poetics, images of food, symbolic images, author's contextual competence, sociocultural context

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Babenko I.A. — "Grotesque reflection" as a technique for reflecting the absurdity of reality in M.A. Bulgakov's play "The Days of the Turbins"	P. 260 - 270

Xie X. — The dystopian narrative in Sergei Lukyanenko's novel Rough Draft	P. 271 - 282

Emelianenko M.D. — Foreign reception of E.I. Zamyatin's novel "We" through the prism of the peritext of four English-language editions	P. 283 - 294

Grebennikov V.O. — The Motif of the Path in Ch. T. Aitmatov's novel "The Day Lasts More Than a Hundred Years" and J. L. Borges's short story "The South"	P. 295 - 309

Gaponenko K.R. — The Narrative of "Ethical Shock" in S.V. Maximov's Chinese Essays (In the East: A Trip to the Amur)	P. 310 - 319

Zagidulina T.A. — The role and functions of aviation discourse in E. Vodolazkin's novel "Aviator"	P. 320 - 338

Tarmaeva V.I., Imihelova S.S., Boldonova I.S. — Taboo Violation as a System-Forming Game Factor in the Works of L. Petrushevskaya	P. 339 - 350
Linguistics
Ma C. — Pragmatic functions of idiomatized nominative composite constructions in Russian and Chinese languages	P. 351 - 362

Zhang Y. — Sentences with subject-predicate constructions in modern Chinese: structural analysis and teaching methodology	P. 363 - 373
Folklore
Prokopeva A.E. — The names of animals in the language of the forest Yukaghirs in etymological aspect	P. 374 - 383
Intertextuality
Petukhov A.S. — The Role of Reduplicants in Fyodor Dostoyevsky's Idiostyle	P. 384 - 399
Semantics
Li X. — Hidden Meanings in the Eurasian Reportage: Linguomediational Analysis through the Approaches of H.-G. Gadamer and Yu. M. Lotman	P. 400 - 413
Commutation
Yablonskikh A.V. — Communication Strategies of Winemakers in the Village of Rodnoe (Crimea): From Terroir to Brand	P. 414 - 424
Discourse
Matytcina M.S., Kazak E.A. — Metaphor in Organizational Discourse: Directions and Perspectives of Research	P. 425 - 432

Van Y. — The Study of Conflict Discourse within the Framework of Speech Act Theory	P. 433 - 446

Gotwalt V.S., Kas'yanova L.Y. — Structural-Semantic Characteristics of Corporate Discourse Texts	P. 447 - 461

Scherbak T.I. — Event type as a determinant of compression mechanisms in news media discourse	P. 462 - 473

Zhang J. — Linguistic and cognitive aspects of Chinese and Russian discourse on global security	P. 474 - 487

Maksimenko S.V. — The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone as a Media Text: Actor-Network Analysis of Digital Representations of «Dead» Space	P. 488 - 500
Myth and mythemes
Salikhova .A., Lugovskoy A.V. — Typology of mythopoetic units by their source of origin	P. 501 - 513
Comparative-historical studies of literature
Vakhitov N.R. — Ahmed Midhat's lecture "On Turkism" in the context of the activities of Tatar student associations in the Ottoman Empire (1908–1914)	P. 514 - 528
Poetics
Savitskaya U.N., Kudryavtseva R.A., Belyaeva T.N. — Images of food in the contextual poetry of Zoe Dudina	P. 529 - 545