MAIN FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE QUALITY OF THE TRANSLATION OF THE ANCIENT CHINESE TREATISE SHAN HAI JING FROM CLASSICAL CHINESE INTO RUSSIAN

Abstract

The study aims at identifying the key factors that influence the quality of the translation of the ancient Chinese treatise “Shan Hai Jing” from Classical Chinese into Russian. The study of such translations is of significant scientific and cultural value, as it allows for a deeper understanding of the ancient Chinese philosophy, mythology, and worldview. The study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the translation of the ancient Chinese text into modern Russian, focusing on the approach of the renowned Chinese culture researcher E.M. Yanshina. The work is an attempt to identify the strengths and weaknesses of various strategies for adapting the original text to the Russian language and to determine the best ways to further improve the methodology for translating Chinese classical works. The research will provide a better understanding of the challenges that arise when translating complex cultural artifacts, enrich the training methodology for future translators, and make a significant contribution to the development of Russian-Chinese humanitarian relations.