Steppe As A Symbol Of Living Space In Kalmyk Ethno-Axiology
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This study focuses on the multi-layered nature of the steppe as a key symbol in the cultural and value picture of the Kalmyk world. A detailed semantic and culturological explication of lexical and phraseological units associated with this theme is carried out on the basis of the materials of the Kalmyk-Russian dictionary. This analysis is extended by a multidisciplinary reading in historical, cultural and sociolinguistic contexts. The work demonstrates that for the Kalmyk people, the steppe transcends geographical understanding, becoming a complex symbol in which historical memory, spiritual reference points and value attitudes are intertwined. The aim of the study is to stimulate further research on ethno-axiological aspects in Kalmyk culture and methods of their linguistic representation. The research also develops the unique cultural and linguistic algorithms underlying the symbols and images that form the national identity of the Kalmyks. The article covers different types of sources – from academic articles to ethnographic observations – to explore traditional representations of the steppe that are not only preserved but also adapted to the contemporary reality of the Kalmyk people. The study's conclusions emphasise the key role of the steppe in the dynamics of Kalmyk culture, tracing its evolution from its original status as an ecosystem and space for nomadic lifestyle to its contemporary significance as a symbol of national dignity and a factor of identity. The work concludes that the steppe acts as a fundamental element of the collective memory and cultural heritage of the Kalmyk people.
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Mitriev, I. M., & Dzhambinova, N. S. (2024). Steppe As A Symbol Of Living Space In Kalmyk Ethno-Axiology. In D. K. Bataev (Ed.), PROOF: Social and Cultural Transformations in the Context of Modern Globalism (SCTCMG 2023), vol 135. European Proceedings of Social and Behavioural Sciences (pp. 618-630). European Publisher. https://doi.org/10.15405/epsbs.2024.10.79