Esperanto culture in a disjoined world: historical milestones and modern imperatives

The artificial Esperanto language, developed in 1887 by the Polish physician L.L. Zamenhof (1859-1917), remains an important factor in international and transcultural communication, despite the massive spread of the English language culture. The article reveals the role and place of Esperanto in the integration processes of globalization, examines its linguistic and cultural features and social mission. An overview of the main stages of the language formation connected with the publication of textbooks and works of fiction (including translations) is given. The author shows the creative, communicative and humanistic potential of Esperanto, comprehends the prospects for its popularization in modern realities.