Comparison as a means of expression in creating the image of Russia in the works of Soviet and Russian poets

the article is devoted to the study of the role of comparison as a means of expression in creating the image of Russia in the lyrics of Soviet and Russian poets. An analysis of poems by various authors shows how comparisons create a multifaceted and emotionally saturated image of the country. The purpose of the article is to consider the multilevel linguistic means of expressing the meaning of comparison, their frequency and features of use in poetic works about Russia. The study shows that comparisons serve not only to create a vivid image of Russia, but also to express the poets' personal relationship to their Homeland, reflecting their feelings of love, pride, respect, devotion, and care. The results of the work demonstrate the importance of comparison tools for creating a holistic and multifaceted image of Russia. The materials of the article can be used by school and university teachers both in Russian language classes and in literature classes, because They allow students to examine in depth the linguistic means of representing comparative relations in Russian using vivid examples from poetic texts about Russia, as well as to present comparison as an effective means of expressiveness and imagery.

comparison, means of expression, image of Russia, civic lyrics