SYMBOLISM OF NATURAL IMAGES IN THE LYRICS OF NIKOLAI RUBTSOV

This study is devoted to the investigation of the symbolism of natural images in the lyrics of Nikolai Rubtsov from the perspective of linguistics and stylistics. Natural elements are considered as carriers of philosophical, emotional, and cultural meanings that reflect the inner world of the lyrical hero. Particular attention is paid to key images such as the road, river, field, forest, and starry sky, through which the themes of homeland, loneliness, and spiritual search are conveyed