This paper explores the relationship between language and style in Russian literature, focusing on the linguistic characteristics of both lyrical poetry and prose. Through a detailed linguistic analysis, the study examines how the use of syntax, vocabulary, and stylistic devices in the works of major Russian writers shapes the narrative and emotional tone of their texts. The paper specifically addresses the role of language in the creation of lyrical images, the expression of philosophical ideas, and the portrayal of character psychology in prose. By analyzing selected works of prominent Russian authors such as Alexander Pushkin, Mikhail Lermontov, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and Leo Tolstoy, the study investigates how linguistic choices reflect both the aesthetic and ideological dimensions of Russian literary traditions. Furthermore, the paper highlights the evolution of literary language over time and its impact on the development of Russian literary style, emphasizing key stylistic shifts in the 19th and 20th centuries. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the ways in which language serves as a tool for conveying meaning, enhancing emotional expression, and shaping literary identity in Russian literature.

Linguistic analysis, language and style, lyric poetry, prose, syntax, vocabulary, stylistic devices, literary language, literary tradition, emotional tone, character psychology