The functioning of toponyms in the novel by Yuri Sergeyev "Stanovoy Ridge"

The article examines the functioning of toponyms in Yuri Sergeyev's novel “Stanovoy Ridge” as a significant element of the artistic space, reflecting the author's worldview. The relevance of the work is due to the growing interest in the study of the linguistic picture of the world, represented in fiction, and in the role of toponymy in the formation of national identity. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the comprehensive analysis of the toponymic space of the Sergeyev's novel, which has not previously been subjected to special study from the point of view of reflecting the national picture of the world. The analysis of the frequency of use of toponyms made it possible to identify the core and periphery of the toponymic space of the work, as well as to determine their functional significance. The study was conducted using the methods of linguistic analysis, including contextual analysis, component analysis and statistical analysis of the frequency of use of toponyms. As a result of the study, various functions of using toponyms in the novel were identified, among which the predominant function is to create the effect of authenticity of the events described, along with the functions of localization, characterization of characters and creation of national color. Toponyms thus become not only a means of orientation in space, but also an important element of the composition and style of the work, contributing to the formation of a holistic artistic image. The results of the work can be used in further research on onomastics, linguocultural studies and analysis of literary texts, as well as in teaching literature and Russian as a foreign language.

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