The concept of "Argumentation" in Russian and Chinese linguistic cultures

The article examines the differences between the concept of "argumentation" in Russian and Chinese linguistic cultures. The present study is devoted to a comprehensive study of the concept of "argumentation" in Russian and Chinese linguistic cultures, with an emphasis on identifying specific linguistic, rhetorical, cultural and social factors that determine its functioning. Special attention is paid to the influence of the historical context, value system and communicative traditions on the formation of ideas about argumentation in the Russian and Chinese linguistic consciousness. The purpose of this article is to identify similarities and differences in the understanding and use of argumentation in Russian and Chinese linguistic cultures. The object of the research is Russian and Chinese linguistic culture. The subject of the research is not only the formal aspects of argumentation, such as logical structure and linguistic means, but also culturally determined models of argumentative discourse, including the appeal of persuasion, ways of expressing disagreement, methods of counterargument and features of evidence construction. The scientific novelty lies in the concept of argumentation, which consists in persuasion, communication and reaching consensus. It is proved that in Russian argumentation is linear and hierarchical, while in Chinese such connections are more often expressed through semantic association, where the structure of argumentation varies depending on the content. The following methods were used in the work: text analysis, comparative analysis, frequency analysis, categorization, deduction method. The article analyzes the impact of these differences on the effectiveness of intercultural communication, including overcoming barriers and correcting communication. The results obtained contribute to understanding the peculiarities of intercultural communication and can be used to optimize the processes of interaction between representatives of Russian and Chinese cultures. The novelty of the conducted research consists in the identification and analysis of intercultural communication used by representatives of different cultures in the implementation of persuasion processes. The conducted research has shown that the concept of argumentation in Russian and Chinese cultures has both common features and significant differences due to historical, cultural and philosophical traditions. The revealed differences regarding the structure, content, linguistic means and argumentation strategies emphasize the importance of taking into account cultural characteristics for effective intercultural communication.