Framing of pre-election political situation in the Telegram channel discourse

The paper aims, within the cognitive-discursive paradigm, at analyzing framing of one major political events in 2020 — election President Belarus, covered discourse a Telegram channel. author focuses on identifying mechanisms destructive influence exerted mass subscribers cross-platform messenger during pre-election period. objective research is to systematize and analyze frames that generate meanings should Belarusian voters. In theoretical terms, study based provisions crucial for Linguistics information psychological war Framing theory. material analysis presents selection 2173 messages, posted an oppositional telegram channel three months (from May 8 till August 8, 2020). sociological understanding frame structures important research. Its methodological implications are discussed. interpretation strategic developed suit aim establish its role consolidating protest sentiments obtaining planned response from addressee. key themes issue-specific reconstructed reveal how interpretive schemas model world. thematic field “the Belarussians” characterized point view functional varieties diagnostic, prognostic motivational. It argued posts opposition have mobilization potential, directed with discrediting official government. contributes theory language ensures interests Russian state politics security prevention any aggression.