The Use of Vocabulary and Lexical Expressive Means in the Speech of Russian Politicians to Reflect Relations between Russia and ASEAN Countries

Abstract

This research is devoted to identifying vocabulary and lexical expressive means in the speech of Russian politicians about the relationship between Russia and ASEAN countries, and analyzing the relations between them. The result of the study found that relations between Russia and the countries of Southeast Asia are conveyed using epithets, metaphors, formal words, neutral, positive and negative vocabulary. In recent years, Southeast Asia has seen intense competition for influence and participation between three major powers - Russia, the United States and China. Russia has largely avoided inter-power conflicts and sought to restore its multifaceted relationships with member states and regional organizations. Its political and economic ties are relatively small compared to other powers and its foreign policy is as well.