Werbalizacja konceptu „władza” we współczesnym rosyjskim dyskursie politycznym

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of the concept of “power” characteristic for Russian political discourse, verbalized in electoral programs of the largest political parties and inaugural speeches of Russian presidents. The realization of this concept of “power” is served by various lexical units (neutral and related to emotional connotations). Various characteristics of the concept are updated in the awareness of voters. The attention is drawn to the fact that terms causing negative connotations are very rare. The characteristic feature of the verbalization of the analyzed concept in inaugural speeches is the lack of emphasis on the president’s power, and only his duties.