Cognitive aspect of semantics of verbs of motion of non-prefix verbs (based on Russian folk songs)

Zheng Zhongyi

Аs we all know, verbs of motion in any language are frequently used. They have important information functions in oral and written communication. This paper introduces the most important characteristic elements of non-prefix verbs of motion – motion mode and directionality to be able to determine the space environment and movement direction in space; The use of unidirectional and multidirectional motion verbs is given; The lyrics of Russian songs are used as illustration materials to attract students' interest; This paper analyzes the usage of non-prefix verbs of motion on the example of идти-ходить taking the observer's posture; Considering their direct and transferred meanings in the context and their combination with different nouns called land transport, water vehicles, etc.

Keywords:Russian, verbs of motion, semantic, mode, directionality, Russian songs.