RUSSIAN AND FRENCH NATIONAL MENTALITIY AND CHARACTERIN THE CONTEXT OF ETHNIC LINGUACULTURES

Abstract

The purpose is to detect the peculiar character of Russian and French peoples' national mentalities on the basis of their perception of ethnic linguocultures. Methodology and Approach. The authors performed a comparative and linguistic-stylistic analysis of similar and distinctive features of the concepts “national mentality” and “national character”. Original works (prose and verse) by Russian and foreign authors were used in the course of the analysis. Results. The features of the French language culture in comparison with Russian have been singled out. The correct application of students' knowledge in a situation of intercultural communication is proved. Theoretical and Practical implications. The data received and summarized in the research helps to understand the national mentality and national character within the framework of various ethnic cultures. The results can be implemented in teaching the intercultural communication basics for increasing students' socio-pragmatic and cognitive levels in higher educational institutions.