ON THE REPRESENTATION OF THE CULTURAL CATEGORY OF SINFULNESS IN THE WORKS OF A. DE CUSTINE AND T. GAUTIER

The cultural category of sinfulness is widely represented in the literature 19th century, particular books A. de Custine “Russia 1839” and T. Gauthier “Journey to Russia”. culturological study Custine’s Gautier’s works seems relevant, since first underlies background ideas Europeans about culture Russia it basis permanent myths, second belongs pen a famous French writer arouses interest numerous modern scientists. In addition, written same era represent presentation opposing views authors, which provides valuable material for analysis. It also important identify morphological units knowledge on specific material, ensuring its preservation translation. aim work analyze facts objectification Gautier Russia” (published 1867). main methods research were method continuous sampling from text fragments sayings correlated with idea sin itself, observing categories, structural functional unit results analysis selected correlating concepts (understood as parts category) holiness. book Custine, describing Russian culture, such sins pride, envy, sloth are objectified. concept holiness connection author’s image “holy