A study on the translation of conceptual metaphors in political discourse from english into russian

Abstract

The goal of this article is to shed light on the power of conceptual metaphors and to emphasise their importance for the political discourse and peculiarities of their translation. Although metaphors have traditionally been regarded as a stylistic device, they are deeply rooted in our conceptual system, influencing the way we perceive, think, and act in a range of situations. Conceptual metaphors used in the political discourse can influence and manipulate the consciousness of entire masses.