International journal
ISSN 2311-0759 (Online)
ISSN 2311-0740 (Print)


cultural dictionary

Cultural dictionary as a special lexicographic genre

Modern lexicography is being replenished with dictionaries of a new type, which in their content combine information on the language and culture of a particular nation. The study is focused on the theoretical comprehension of such dictionaries, the identification of their most important characteristics and types based on the analysis of publications dealing with Russian culture. The article presents the analysis of the influential lexicographers’ theoretical works.