The Mordovian Translation Process in the Context of Literature and Print Media from the Late 18th to the 20th Century

Introduction. For national researchers, the translation of media and literary texts holds significant scholarly interest; however, the study of translation techniques has not been a primary focus within Finno-Ugric studies. This article specifically examines the translation process as its central subject. The objective of the study is to explore scholars’ perspectives on the concept of “translation” and to analyze the dynamics of translational equivalence in Mordovia within the context of literature and printed media from the late 18th to the 20th century. Materials and Methods. The study is based on the works of domestic researchers dedicated to examining the origins and development of Mordovian literature and the translation process. The practical section of the article focuses on analyzing publications related to translation activity, aiming to reconstruct a comprehensive picture of translation craftsmanship in the Mordovian region. The research employs traditional analytical methods, including retrospective, textological, and comparative-historical approaches, to identify transformations within the literary and translation processes. Results and Discussion. The authors have conducted a pioneering comprehensive study of the Mordovian translation process within the context of literature and print media at the turn of the century. The research examines theoretical works on translation studies, identifies the stages of formation and development of the Mordovian translation process, and presents a comparative analysis of literary and journalistic texts from periodicals. The authors conclude that translation plays a crucial role in the dissemination and popularization of the language within the informational space. Conclusion. The practical significance of this article lies in its potential application in the teaching of philological disciplines at the university level, as well as in the work of regional journalists. Future research prospects are associated with the study of the contemporary period and the analysis of methods for presenting translated information across various types of media.