THE PROVERB AS AN INDICATOR OF THE NORMATIVE BEHAVIOR OF THE OFFICERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION AND POLICE OFFICERS: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Based on empirical data, the article analyzes values of relatively large and comparable professional groups, officers Armed Forces police Russia. The aim research is to understand semantic constructions through which respondents symbolize their attitude surrounding reality. To do this, they were asked write favorite proverb, try "match" in behavior. authors proceeded from assumption that interiorized statements folklore type are life guidelines (social values) for representatives groups. And at informal level regulators life. study made it possible determine "boundaries" proverbial picture world Russian officers. Further, within established boundaries, four groups obtained. first proverbs sayings about labor, work; second human qualities, relationships during service, camaraderie interpersonal communication. third responses external stimuli approaches decision-making. fourth corporatism, solidarity, individualism enterprise. describes most significant fragments dispositional both Typical personality traits social identity recreated as a result determined by specifics activity. discovered properties boundaries universal terminal have constructive, solidarizing orientation. At same time, became what value set prevails ranks our state, originality perception world, taking into account experience.