Author: N.V. Shesterkina
Affiliation: Mordovian state university named after N.P.Ogareva
Abstract:
A conceptual analysis of Russian and German means of verbalizing “Лето (summer) / Sommer” as representatives of the concept ВРЕМЕНА ГОДА (SEASONS) / JAHRESZEITEN has been carried out on the proverbial data, revealing similarities and distinctions between Russian and German ethnic consciousness structures.
Keywords: Russian, German, conceptual analysis, ethnic consciousness