SEMANTIC AND FIGURATIVE-CULTURAL FEATURES OF RUSSIAN AND UZBEK PROVERBS

The article presents a comparative linguocultural analysis of the semantic and figurative-cultural features of Russian and Uzbek proverbs. The study identifies both universal and nationally specific characteristics of paremias in the two languages. Particular attention is paid to the generalization of meaning, anthropocentrism, didacticism, and the imagery system of proverbs. Using numerous concrete examples, the author demonstrates parallels and divergences in the themes of labor, friendship, family, respect for elders, hospitality, and attitudes toward fate and luck. Structural, stylistic, and cultural-historical differences reflecting the mentality of the two peoples are thoroughly analyzed. The conclusion emphasizes that proverbs serve as a powerful means of preserving cultural identity and promoting intercultural dialogue in the era of globalization.