The position of women in modern culture in Russia and China

Vasilchenko Alexandra Vladimirovna

The article examines the position of women in the modern culture of Russia and China from the perspective of dynamics and transformation. It is shown that in both cultures the role of women as the guardian of the family hearth gradually departs from its traditional manifestation and acquires innovative features. The uniqueness and self-sufficiency of women in modern Russian and Chinese cultures is revealed. Based on a comparative analysis, the author came to the conclusion that the current situation of women in Russia and China has more similarities than differences, it indicates the closeness of cultures and mentalities of two nations, as well as the similarity of ongoing social processes in the country.

Keywords:woman, man, family, family relations, children, divorce, society, culture, Russia, China.