The comparison of the bear in Russian and Chinese cultures
https://doi.org/10.28995/2686-7249-2025-11-177-186
Abstract
Throughout the course of historical development, the image of the bear has intertwined with various religions and myths. Due to the cultural differences between Russia and China, their understanding of the bear also differs. The article compares and analyzes the similarities and differences in the perception of bears in Russia and China from three aspects: proverbs and sayings, literary works, and folklore, revealing the differences between them.
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Wenyu Wang
Xiamen University
China
China
Wang Wenyu, professor
Siming South Road, no. 422, Xiamen, 361005
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Wang W. The comparison of the bear in Russian and Chinese cultures. RSUH/RGGU Bulletin: “Literary Teory. Linguistics. Cultural Studies”, Series. 2025;(11(1)):177-186. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.28995/2686-7249-2025-11-177-186
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