Genre-based tradition of happy ending in Ye. Zamyatin’s Tales

The article deals with Ye.I. Zamyatin tales from the perspective of their compliance genre canons a fairytale. authors explore Tales Fita cycle as well “The Devourer” and Church God” included in collection “Big Kids’ Fairytales”. Special attention is paid to endings tales; analyze correspondence folklore literary fairytales formulated by researchers this genre: V.Ya. Propp, V.P. Anikin, I.P. Lupanova. There mixture fairytale socio-political satire Zamyatin’s analyzed works. plot stylistic means used writer, standard canon. Within study, rely on results existing research area attempt writer’s work new context. Traditionally works field into focus dystopian motives analysis political overtones satirical At same time, genre-related features early remain poorly understood require particular academic attention. novelty study consists fact that focused structure “tales”. use method comparative analysis, problem-logical, functional systemic methods. allows one determine degree which correspond traditional plot-related “formulaic” devices folk fairy specific mixing genres famous Russian