Axiological dimension of the concept of "Russia" in the context of personal self-sdentification (based on value judgments of students from Luhansk, 2017–2023)

Abstract

This study aims to explore the axiological aspects of self-identification of students from Luhansk State Pedagogical University in the face of the region’s de-Russ under Ukrainian authority. The main objective is to identify significant value positions and ways of their verbalization in students’ evaluative statements within reflexive-evaluative discourse. The study involved a survey, which provided material for subsequent analysis. Methods of frame modeling, content analysis, and interpretative approach were employed to highlight the essential parameters of students’ identification with Russian culture and the Russian language. The results reveal that key axiological components are conditioned by historical and cultural factors essential for collective and personal identity. It is established that intergenerational historical and cultural memory and personal empathy play a crucial role in evaluative judgments, strengthening the emotional bond with concepts such as "Motherland" and "Patriotism". The study demonstrates that in political and cultural transformation conditions, linguoaxiology can serve as a crucial tool for understanding the dynamics of identities and developing strategies in an intercultural context. This structure should give you the foundation for your research paper and outline the critical elements of your investigation.