Verbal charm as a special class of performative speech acts in Russian linguoculture
The phenomenon of verbal charms in Russian linguoculture is examined through the lens of speech act theory, one of the key directions of contemporary pragmalinguistics. The relevance of the study is determined by the need for an in-depth investigation of culturally conditioned speech genres functioning within sacred discourse, as well as their role ...
Tactical and forensic support for investigations into crimes related to illegal drug trafficking committed using the Internet. Part one
The objectives of the study, published in two parts, are to analyze the organizational and tactical features of conducting certain investigative actions and, on this basis, to develop practical recommendations within the framework of tactical and forensic support for the investigation of crimes related to illicit drug trafficking using the Internet. The first part of the article examines interaction between the investigator and inquiry bodies and proposes criteria for the admissibility of assigning...
Geoecological aspects of various types of archaeological sites in the North-West of the Russian Plain
The study of geo-ecological factors allows not only to determine the nature of human economic activities but also reveals natural influences affecting the placement of archaeological objects in the past. Special attention is given to «Stone piles» («Lappish cairns») — stone piles widely found within the studied territory. Despite years of archaeological research, the nature of these structures remains enigmatic, though archaeological artifacts are often absent. The application of geo-chemical research...
Xenon’s mechanism of action and application, correction of autistic-like behavior and symptoms of autism in rats
Xenon, an inert gas, exhibits a wide range of effects on the human and animal body. In recent years, it has been utilized in various fields of medicine and has become the focus of numerous scientific studies. This work aims to summarize the available information on xenon. The primary mechanism of the gas’s action on the body is currently known to involve the reduction of NMDA receptor activity, which underpins most of its effects. Ongoing research into xenon’s mechanisms has revealed several kinase...
Speech aggression as a means of preserving and promoting the Neo-pagan worldview: the case of Rodnoverie
... achieve this, a comprehensive methodology is employed, incorporating both functional-semantic and pragma-semantic approaches. The study identifies the motives and conditions under which verbal aggression tends to arise in online discourse. Key speech acts that manifest this aggression—such as insults, rude demands, reproach, accusations, mockery, negative evaluations, and ill-wishing—are analysed, with hypotheses offered regarding their function and frequency. Furthermore, the study elucidates ...