SYMBOLS OF THE MOTHERLAND IN RUSSIAN POETRY

This article examines traditional vocabulary associated with the theme of the Motherland and identifies related motifs. Groups of words are identified that are particularly effective in expressing the generalized, abstract meaning of the concept of the Motherland. The connection between symbols of the Motherland and spatial landmarks, intergenerational memory, and family history is explored. Particular attention is given to the names of trees as attributes of the conventional image of the Motherland. These groups of words form the thematic core and ensure the semantic integrity of the work, reinforcing the connection between the concepts of "Motherland," "land," "memory," "people," and the corresponding emotional and evaluative meanings.