Formulas of expression and functions of addresses in the message of the President of the Russian Federation (based on the “Presidential address to the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation”, 29.02.2024)

Abstract

This article examines the formulas for expressing addresses and their functions in the text of the “Presidential Address to the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation” of 29 February 2024, and conducts a comprehensive linguistic, pragmatic and social analysis of linguistic addresses. We have established that addresses in political discourse are a multifunctional tool, their choice depends on the context and speech goals. The study indicates that the widely used presidential speech addresses, constructed in most cases according to the formula “agreed attribute + central noun”, perform important communicative, social and emotional functions. Thus, they reflect the social role and status of the audience, emphasize the formal or informal nature of communication; facilitate a smooth transition from one topic to another, making the speech more structured and logical; attract the attention of listeners, strengthen the emotional connection between the president and the addressees. The article notes that by skillfully using addresses, the president not only transmits information, but also shapes public consciousness, strengthens national identity and stimulates the solution of national problems. Thus, addresses are an important tool of political communication for implementing communicative strategies, strengthening national identity and mobilizing society, combining pragmatic and emotional aspects.