THE OPPOSITION “HELL – PARADISE” IN THE POETRY OF YURIY KUZNETSOV

The article is devoted to a multidimensional analysis of the motifs and images biblical nature, key work Yuriy Kuznetsov, related realisation theme afterlife. research material consists poems from different years that include lexemes “hell” (or) “paradise”. In course work, place these in artistic world Kuznetsov was determined, their relationship considered light poetic religious searches author. It shown involvement spiritual component life defined by poet as communion with original being, embodied image Garden Eden. contrast it, hell stands out – “similitude”. Biblical canon plays an important role images. established opposition “hell paradise” reflects not only basic Orthodox concept afterlife, but also idea two states human soul bosom religion outside it understanding Kuznetsov’s thought about primary faith life.