THE IMAGE OF THE MOTHERLAND IN THE POETRY OF M.Y. LERMONTOV: TRANSFORMATION OF THE MOTIFS OF LONGING, EXILE, AND NATIONAL SELF-CONSCIOUSNESS

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of the transformation of the image of the Motherland in the poetry of Mikhail Yuryevich Lermontov through the prism of the motifs of melancholy, exile and national identity. The evolution of these themes is considered both in the context of the poet’s personal experience and in the context of the historical and cultural processes that took place in Russia in the 19th century. The article also analyzes the development of Lermontov’s national identity, which, starting with patriotic motifs, leads to philosophical reflections on the fate of Russia. The study emphasizes that through these motifs Lermontov expressed not only personal experiences, but also deeply thought-out questions of identity, historical memory and national destiny, which makes his poetry relevant in modern times.