Dynamics of multiculturally motivated Russian nicknames (case study: characteristic nicknames of persons with reference to individual concepts of non-native real and fictional worlds)

Abstract

The paper is aimed at the comparative micro‑diachronic analysis of Russian anthroponymic nicknames recorded from 2003 to 2021 in Novosibirsk, Russia. It fosters a deeper understanding of multiculturalism in unconventional nomination. Particularly, the following aspects of multicultural influences are analysed: 1) spheres of real and fictional worlds as sources of multiculturally motivated nicknames; 2) material, behavioural and mental aspects of non-native cultures as reflected in Russian nicknames; 3) cultures which find their reflection in Russian nicknames. The results show that in comparison with real worlds fictional worlds are more frequently reflected in Russian characterizing nicknames, impacted by the sphere of mass entertainment in its material (visual) manifestation.