Abstract: The article is devoted to the interpretation of V. Bryusov's novellas by Chinese critics and the identification of factors influencing their perspectives. The focus of the research is the works of Chinese literary scholars studying V. Bryusov's novellas. The analysis reveals that the initial introduction of V. Bryusov's novellas in China began in the 1920s, influenced by the "May Fourth Movement." However, from the mid-1930s to the late 1980s, the study of V. Bryusov's novellas in China did not progress. Since the early 1990s, Chinese critics have once again turned their attention to V. Bryusov's works, leading to the emergence of numerous new research directions. In light of this, the study of the reception of V. Bryusov's novellas in China is typically divided into two periods: early criticism (1920s–1940s) and contemporary criticism (1990s–present). The aim of this work is to provide a comprehensive overview of the Chinese reception of V. Bryusov's short prose, taking into account changes in the socio-political environment. To achieve this goal, the following research methods are employed: cultural-historical and comparative analysis. The study of V. Bryusov's works in China during different periods exhibited distinct characteristics. In the early stage of reception, Chinese literary criticism was heavily influenced by political and social factors, which was reflected in the critical evaluation of his works. Contemporary Chinese researchers studying V. Bryusov's novellas primarily focus on the poetic principles of symbolism and the dystopian themes in his works. In recent years, new research directions have emerged, such as the analysis of disaster depictions, female consciousness in V. Bryusov's works, and comparative studies. The scientific novelty of this work lies in identifying the Chinese-specific reception of V. Bryusov's literary works based on an analysis of critical and literary studies in Chinese.

Keywords: Zhou Qichao, Mao Dun, dvoeverie, situation tales, dystopia, symbolism, chinese critics, novelistics, Valery Bryusov, russian literature

Abstract: The subject of the study is the system of hero nominations and titles in the Old English epic "Beowulf" as a reflection of the linguistic personality and cultural concepts of Anglo-Saxon society. Special attention is paid to the analysis of an extensive system of nominations for warriors and rulers, reflecting the complex social hierarchy and value orientations of society. The author examines in detail the nominations related to the institution of donation, which allows for a deeper understanding of the social mechanisms and cultural concepts of the era. The research is aimed at identifying the features of the linguistic worldview and the social structure of the Anglo-Saxons through the prism of the nomination system in the epic. This study also seeks to uncover the relationship between the linguistic features of the nominations and their cultural and historical context, which contributes to a deeper understanding of Anglo-Saxon society and its literary traditions. The research methodology includes linguistic, cultural and conceptual analysis, as well as elements of historical and comparative linguistics. A comprehensive approach is applied to the analysis of nominations in terms of reflecting linguistic personality and cultural concepts in them. The main conclusions of the study are the identification of an extensive system of nominations in the epic "Beowulf", reflecting the complex social hierarchy and value orientations of Anglo-Saxon society, as well as the establishment of a link between nominations and the institution of giving. A special contribution of the author is a comprehensive analysis of the nominations of heroes, which made it possible to identify deep connections between linguistic structures and the socio-cultural realities of Anglo-Saxon society. The novelty of the research lies in the integration of linguistic analysis methods with cultural and historical approaches, which provided a new perspective on the relationship between language, culture and social structure in the context of the Old English epic. The results of the research make a significant contribution to the fields of historical linguistics, cultural studies, literary studies and social anthropology, providing a new perspective on the relationship between language, culture and social structure in the context of the Old English epic. The analysis of the nominations in "Beowulf" revealed the deep connections between linguistic structures and the socio-cultural realities of Anglo-Saxon society.

Keywords: military culture, institution of gift-giving, hero-ruler, hero-warrior, title, Anglo-Saxon society, nomination, Beowulf, Old English epic, language personality