Языковые и изобразительные средства информационной войны с Наполеоном 1812-1814 гг.

Researching the Visual and Linguistic elements on the battles with Napoleon in 1812-1814

The subject for analysis in the article is the language of the texts of the satiric prints of 1812-1814. The genre attribution and connections with Russian pop-prints ("lubok") of the time are defined. The main attention in the article is paid to the usage of colloquial language in the prints of the War of 1812, in many aspects connected with activities of Moscow Governor-General Count F.V.Rostoptchin. Simultaneously the bookish style of military prints and usage, in particular, the poetic manners of neoclassicism are noted. The article also points out the usage of satirical linguistic means in 1812-1814 prints.