December 4, 2025Русская речь / Russkaya rech

Neologization of the Russian Language in the Second Half of the 19th Century: on the History of Some Abstract Nouns

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Neologization transformed Russian language semantics in the late 19th century, reflecting cultural shifts.
The study identifies neologisms from epistolary styles of Russian classical writers, impacting language evolution.
Analysis focused on lexical innovations, comparing dictionary data and the National Corpus of the Russian language.
Findings show that neologization helps fill gaps in abstract nouns, enhancing understanding of linguistic dynamics.

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The analysis reveals neologizations shaping Russian language semantics, highlighting influences from epistolary literature.

Yu. G. Zakharova (2025) studied this question.

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