Vestnik of Moscow State Linguistic University. Humanities
ISSN (online): 2542-2197
Founder: Moscow State Linguistic University
Editor-in-Chief: Alexey I. Gorozhanov, Dr. of Philology (Dr.habil.), associate professor
Frequency / Access: 12 issues per year / Open
Included in: Higher Attestation Commission List, RISC
The journal “Vestnik of Moscow State Linguistic University. Humanities” is registered in the International Centre and has an international standard serial number ISSN (2542-2197). Since July 2014 the journal can be openly accessed from the journal’s website (www.vestnik-mslu.ru) and from the platform with the data base of the Russian index of science citation (RSCI). The journal is included in the list of peer-reviewed periodicals approved by the Higher State Commission for publishing the results of Ph.D. or doctorate (Dr.habil.) research.
The journal publishes papers presenting results of original research in the following areas of Humanities: theoretical linguistics, general and descriptive linguistics, typology of languages, comparative linguistics, semantics, cognitive linguistics, discourse studies and pragmatics, theory and practice of translation and interpretation, sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, cultural linguistics and theory of intercultural communication, literature studies, studies of cultures, philosophical issues of culture and society.
The journal is intended for scholars, academic staff, postgraduates, Ph.D. and Master students, interested in the topical issues of contemporary research in Russia. The editorial board is guided by the principles of openness and accessibility to both the authors and the readers.
Current Issue
No 2(908) (2026)
Linguistics
Gender Aspects of Self-Presentation in the English-Language Discourse of Portrait Interview
Abstract
The article discusses the gender features of forming the image of interviewees in the English-language discourse of portrait interviews. The research was based on the study of scientific literature, the method of contextual analysis, the descriptive method, the method of comparative analysis of the ways of self-presentation of men and women in the English-language interviews. The construction and control of the image, actualized by the interviewees through the demonstration of status, success, appeal to professionalism, address to the audience, indicate the dynamics of stereotypes in the speech practices of men and women.
9-17
Ways of Pragmatic Adaptation in the Translation of Fiction Texts
Abstract
The article is devoted to studying the problem of pragmatic adaptation when translating texts of fiction discourse on the example of a translation of the work by Paula Hawkins “The Girl on the Train,” which demonstrates specific pragmatic strategies. The goal of the article is to analyze pragmatic adaptation methods and identify their features, which contributes to the development of translation theory and practical improvement of professional skills of translators. Special attention is given to methods of preserving the pragmatic potential of the original, such as adding, omitting, generalizing and commenting. Adaptation strategies aimed at achieving maximum clarity and relevance of the text to the target audience are also analysed, especially in the context of cultural differences. The results of the study emphasize the importance of pragmatic adaptation to ensure the effectiveness of artistic translation and preserve its aesthetic and communicative functions.
18-25
Fernando Aramburu’s Novel “Patria”: Challenges of Preserving Author’s Style in Comic Adaptations of Novels
Abstract
This study investigates the challenges of conveying and preserving the author’s individual style in comic adaptations of novels through a comparative analysis of the original text and its adaptation. Fernando Aramburu’s novel Patria and its eponymous comic adaptation provide the material to this study. Special attention is paid to the interpretation of the author’s intent, the analysis of textual adaptation techniques, the psychological portrayal of characters, and the visual stylistics and atmosphere of the original text. The article also defines the verbal and non-verbal means employed by the comic’s creator in order to retain the unique stylistic features of the original source.
26-34
Methodology of Compiling Modern Online Dictionaries: User Participation in the Preparation of Content
Abstract
The aim of the paper is to study the characteristics of the XXIst-century user participation in the creation of various types of English online dictionaries. The article examines theoretical issues such as user perspective, addressee categories, eye tracking and others. The following methods were used: theoretical and linguistic analysis of specific literature, dictionary criticism and classification method. The research material includes the following online English dictionaries: The Oxford English Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Cambridge Dictionary Online, Urban Dictionary, Thesaurus. Plus. English Thesaurus Dictionary. User participation in the creation of modern English dictionaries is assessed and the perspectives of this activity are discussed in the final article part.
35-43
Development of the «IT-TermAnalyzer» Automated Information System: the Concept of Information Support and Algorithmic Model
Abstract
The purpose of the study is to demonstrate the architecture of the automated information system «IT-TermAnalyzer» for working with terminology in the domain of information technology. The method of lexicographic modeling, database design, algorithmic design method and descriptive method are used during the study. The research material is a linguistic database formed as a result of previous corpus analysis of special texts in the field of information technology, component analysis of the terms meanings and conceptual modeling of terminology. As a result, the information support structure and the algorithmic model of AIS have been developed, which is a tool for automated systematization of information technology terminology
44-52
Lexical and Stylistic Means of Image Making of the Leaders of the Freedom Party of Austria (at the example of Jörg Haider and Herbert Kickl)
Abstract
This study aims at comparing the methods and lexical and stylistic means of constructing the images of Jörg Haider and Herbert Kickl, the leaders of the Freedom Party of Austria (FPA). The methods applied in this study include critical discourse analysis, linguistic analysis, and contextual analysis. Statements by Jörg Haider and Herbert Kickl, as well as articles about them in Germanlanguage media discourse, served as the material. As a result, the analysis identified the most frequent concepts that shape the rhetoric of Jörg Haider and Herbert Kickl and form the basis for their political platforms, as well as metaphorical frames and allusions that impact the perception of the politicians in the media and result in lasting associations among the readership.
53-60
Phonetic Portrait of a Character (based on the French TV Play by M. Camoletti “La Bonne Anna”)
Abstract
The purpose of the study is to identify the phonetic specificity of the speaker at the segmental and suprasegmental levels, that will serve as a marker of social status, emotional state and character manifestations. The main methods of experimental phonetic research are phonetic portrait (perceptual and auditor analysis) and subsequent linguistic interpretation of the obtained data. During the analysis of the authentic material of M. Camoletti's play “La bonne Anna,” the loss of sounds, assimilation and the realization of various types of connections were considered, as well as the frequency of additional stress, the nature of pauses and the variation of intonation. The results of the study are important for forming a holistic view of personality, the correction of speech behaviour as well as for the creation of a vivid image of the character.
61-68
Phraseological Units as Cultural Information Carriers (based on the English-language magazines “Esquire”, “The Atlantic”, “Scientific American”, “Time”)
Abstract
The article is devoted to phraseological units as cultural information carriers in English-language journalism based on the material of “The Atlantic,” “Time,” “Scientific American,” “Esquire” magazines. The paper describes the corpus and the selection procedure, studies semantic scenes (“third rail”, “elephant in the room”, “canary in the coal mine”, “holy grail”, “piece of the pie”, “raise the bar”), their genre fixation and variability. Particular attention is paid to intergenre circulation and derivation of formulas. The goal is to identify typical cultural scenarios and provide recommendations for equivalent transfer of meaning. Continuous sampling, component and pragmatic analysis, comparison of frequencies and genres are used. The conclusion describes the results of typology, differences between publications and a set of practical translation solutions.
69-75
The Specifics of Peter Tudebode’s Evaluative Representation of French Knights in “Historia de Hierosolymitano itinere”
Abstract
The article examines the features of the evaluative characteristics of individuals whose referents are the
French participants in the First Crusade. The research material is “Historia de Hierosolymitano itinere” the
chronicle of the 12th century, which is being used for linguistic description for the first time. The purpose
of the study is to identify assessment methods specific to the 12th century and to establish the degree
of their compliance with Western European ethical canons of the Crusade era. The following methods
are used in the work: the method of linguistic description, the cultural-historical method, the method
of observation, contextual analysis. As a result of the research, the ways of expressing the author's
assessment were identified and systematized, which realize the pragmatic goal of “Historia” – to create
an idealized image of a warrior.
76-82
The Ancient Heritage in French Linguistic Culture: the Coat of Arms and Latin Motto of Paris
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to study and describe the coat of arms bearing the Latin motto of Paris, which reflects its connection to antiquity not only linguistically but also culturally and historically. This study, conducted using descriptive, comparative historical, and intertextual methods, utilized our research material to trace the commonalities between French heraldic culture and antiquity. The quotation depicted on the Paris coat of arms and its connection to the ancient source text were identified and analyzed. The Paris coat of arms is considered a striking example of a creolized text. The work is promising from the standpoint of further research of coats of arms and mottos of French cities in a diachronic aspect.
83-90
The Bridge as a Tourist Attraction: Value, Nominative and Stylistic Markers of Positioning in the Space of Different Linguistic Cultures
Abstract
The aim of this study is to identify the cognitive mechanisms underlying the metaphorical
conceptualization of inebriation in the Russian language. The material comprises 377 metaphorically
motivated nominations selected from ideographic dictionary of alcoholic expressions. The
methodology involves analyzing the internal form of expressions, comparing them with their
semantic meaning, and classifying them into invariant metaphorical projections. As a result, 12 major
projections and 105 metaphorical models were identified, reflecting both embodied experiences
and sociocultural metaphorical interpretations of inebriation.
91-97
From Chronological Variable to Discursive Identity: Rethinking Age in Linguistics
Abstract
The aim of this article is to provide a theoretical justification for introducing the category of discursive age as a linguistic tool for analysing age-related identity. The study draws upon key concepts developed within sociolinguistics, cognitive linguistics, and linguoculturology. The methodological framework combines interpretative, discursive, and comparative-analytical approaches. The findings demonstrate that age in language is represented not only as a chronological parameter but also as a situationally reproduced communicative position. The concept of discursive age is introduced as a situationally and dynamically constructed identity, cognitively, culturally, and pragmatically motivated, shaped and represented by the speaker in the course of verbal interaction.
98-107
The Functions of Negative Constructions in the Language of Early French Literature
Abstract
The aim of this study is to examine the functions of negative constructions, which are numerous in early French texts (9th – 12th centuries). The research material included a continuous sample of the texts of four early monuments of the Old French language: “Cantilena de Saint Eulalia”, “Song of Roland”, “Song of Saint Faith of Agen” and “Raoul de Cambrai” (7811 lines of poetic text). As a result of the study, we came to the conclusion that negative constructions in Old French are characterized by polyfunctionality – in addition to the descriptive / statutory function, they can perform rhetorical reinforcement, as well as express various grammatical and lexical meanings.
108-114
Literary criticism
Tashkent as a Palimpsest: Kornei and Lidiya Chukovskaya’s Experience of Perception
Abstract
The aim of this study is to identify the specific features of the image of Tashkent as perceived by Korney and Lidia Chukovsky during the wartime period. A comparative analysis of K. I. Chukovsky’s diary entries and L. K. Chukovskaya’s poetic and memoir texts reveals both shared motifs and imagery, as well as fundamental divergences in their reception of the city. For the writer, Tashkent appears as a space of benevolence and southern idyll, whereas for his daughter it retains the characteristics of an alien land, intensifying the sense of tragedy and solitude. Within the framework of the study, a “dialogue” with the epistolary legacy of M. A. Voloshin is also traced. Taken together, these texts form a palimpsest of representations of Tashkent in Russian literature, allowing it to be interpreted as a significant element of cultural memory.
115-122
The Mythopoetics of Infernality in the Lyrics of Georg Trakl
Abstract
The article examines the figurative world of the infernal in the lyrics of Georg Trakl (1887–1914), tracing the transformation of themes, motifs, and images of the horrific and the chthonic from the early period of his work to the later one, represented by the poems from the collections “Gedichte” (1913) and “Sebastian im Traum” (1914). The purpose of this study is to identify the infernal invariants of G. Trakl's poetic mythology.Using a systemic approach, along with mythopoetic, hermeneutic, and cultural-historical methods, the study explores key infernal mythologemes in Trakl’s poetry: female chthonic figures, images of doubles, fallen angels, inverted Christian imagery, eschatological motifs, the topos of hell, and the chronotope of winter. The infernal in Trakl’s work forms an integral artistic system in which, through the prism of Expressionist aesthetics, a subjectivist, visionary poetic mythology is created.
123-133
Cultural studies
Russian Classics as a Figurative and Value Context for the Teaching Patriotism to Modern Youth
Abstract
Contemporary interpretations of classic literature at university are based on the presentation of its texts through a deep understanding of the cultural and historical code of homeland. In the context of global shift, teachers of the Social Sciences and Humanities face the challenges in developing teaching methods and formats that foster national identity and traditional spiritual and moral values. The aim of this study is to consider the texts by A. Griboyedov and A. Chekhov in the art dialogue through the lens of values. The research methods are descriptive and discourse analysis. The research material includes the texts of the plays “Woe from Wit” and “The Cherry Orchard.” The study demonstrates that the synthesis of artistic images at different levels of perception can enhance value meanings.
134-142
“Sociological Selection” by Tadeusz Zieliński and Formalist Film Poetics as a Sociolinguistics Project
Abstract
The study objective is to frame Tadeusz Zieliński's concept of “sociological selection” as a sociolinguistic idea and to identify its impact on Formalist film poetics, which connected language evolution with cinematic art. By analyzing works by Zieliński, Viktor Shklovsky, and Adrian Piotrovsky using methods of historical-philosophical reconstruction, comparative literature, and film theory, the study finds that Zelinsky's concept foreshadows modern sociolinguistics in explaining how language structures are solidified by social demand. It also shows that Formalist film theory (Shklovsky, Piotrovsky) applies a similar principle, interpreting montage and rhythm as outcomes of a collective selection of artistic forms.
143-151