Lexicography as a Path to Empathy and Mutual Understanding (Using the Example of Composing Russian-Chechen Wordsrey)

   Аim. The study of lexicography as an effective tool for achieving mutual understanding and understanding between cultures, using as an example the process of compiling Russian-Chechen dictionaries.

   Methods. The theoretical and practical methods used by us, for example, analysis, synthesis, comparison, generalization, modeling, etc. The aim of the study was to improve communication and mutual understanding between languages, study the structure and grammar of both languages to identify common and various linguistic features, cultural contexts in which certain words and expressions are used. Effective use of methods can ensure the creation of dictionaries that not only reflect linguistic aspects, but also take into account cultural characteristics, thereby contributing to better understanding and understanding between the Russian and Chechen languages.

   Results. Compared to previous versions of dictionaries (from the Middle Ages, where there were primitive forms of words based on stone, clay or parchment), modern dictionaries supported by information technologies provide translations, interpretations, audio communication and other interactive functions, making language learning more exciting and effective.

   Conclusion. Lexicography provides the means to identify common linguistic elements, which contributes to the convergence of the Russian and Chechen languages and, consequently, their cultures, also allows for more precise definition of the meanings of words and expressions in various contexts, contributing to better understanding between native speakers of both languages, preserving the unique features of languages and cultures, preventing their loss in the result globalization.

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