Methods and motives for nominating geographical sites in the Chinese and Russian languages

The goal of this research is to determine the characteristics methods in nominating geographical sites Chinese and Russian languages. Toponyms (geographical names) are a subsystem national language lexicon that describes vast territory each country, as well names various specific recognized environment. Toponyms, being proper names, represent not only nomenclature units, but rich historical cultural connotations. development toponymy an independent scientific field has extensive background. In course time, toponymic was often reinforced by data different fields, such comparative-historical linguistics, history, geography, other. continuation previous research, article analyzes similarities differences between toponyms. novelty consists following: 1) generalization on semantics toponyms from linguistic perspective; 2) characterization specifics significance languages; 3) description connotative linguocultural aspects. relevance selected topic substantiated importance toponyms, which analyzed accordance with principle motives. comparison indicated aspect particular for broadening areas theory cross-cultural communication. As result, author reveals similar types meanings