PROFANITY AS A SYMPTOM OF THE CONTEMPORARY RUSSIAN CRISIS
Section: GENERAL SECTION
Authors:
1.
Voronezh State University of Forestry and Technologies named after G.F. Morozov
Type:
Сonference article
Pages:
from 123
to 127
Published:
09.06.2026
Subject area:
UDC 37
Language:
Russian
Keywords:
swearing, abusive language, obscene vocabulary, younger generation, social crisis
Abstract:
This article examines the pervasive use of obscene lexicon (mat) across various strata of contemporary Russian society. The analysis encompasses a range of historical, sociocultural, sociobiological, and related factors contributing to this phenomenon. The author posits that the prevalence of profanity serves as an indicator of a profound cultural and social crisis. The article concludes with a set of recommendations aimed at rectifying the current situation.
This article examines the pervasive use of obscene lexicon (mat) across various strata of contemporary Russian society. The analysis encompasses a range of historical, sociocultural, sociobiological, and related factors contributing to this phenomenon. The author posits that the prevalence of profanity serves as an indicator of a profound cultural and social crisis. The article concludes with a set of recommendations aimed at rectifying the current situation.
Keywords:
swearing, abusive language, obscene vocabulary, younger generation, social crisis
swearing, abusive language, obscene vocabulary, younger generation, social crisis
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