DIALOGUE BETWEEN THE AUTHOR AND THE PROTAGONIST IN ILDAR ABUZYAROV’S "FINDING A VOICE"

This article examines the characteristic features of the short prose of the modern writer Ildar Abuzyarov, whose work represents a unique synthesis of Russian, Eastern and European cultures. The relevance of the study is due to the need to better understand the diversity of cultural interactions reflected in the author’s works, as well as their influence on the formation of characters’ images. The main focus of the work is on the significant historical context in which Abuzyarov’s work develops. Three main types of character nominations used by the author are examined, which makes it possible to identify their connection with three concepts of personality. These concepts, in turn, correlate with the genre paradigm of modern works of art, which creates a multi-layered narrative structure. The analysis reveals that Abuzyarov’s characters not only reflect cultural realities, but also become conductors of deep philosophical reflections on the nature of man, his identity and place in a changing world. The article emphasizes that through the nomination and construction of characters, the author actively works with issues of self-identification, cultural code and intercultural communication. The work is an attempt to systematize and highlight the features of Ildar Abuzyarov’s short prose, focusing on his contribution to the modern literary tradition and the significance of cultural interactions for understanding the literary process.