Annotation:
In the article the traditional social and cultural values under urbanization are discussed, the trends in the
development of ethno-cultural processes are characterized. On the basis of the sociological study the
conservation of traditional rituals is especially analyzed, ethno cultural orientation and knowledge level of
certain elements of national culture is identified. In our view, it is interesting to consider the transition of
anthroponomy and other proper names in the category of urbanoniums. It is the process of the reflecting the
historical, social, political and cultural transformation. It describes a certain historical period and helps to
follow up the history of the city. Also urbanonims base the main source of linguistic and regional geographic
research. So, some examples of urbanonims in Kazakh, Russian and English languages are given.
Year of release:
2015
Number of the journal:
2(58)
Heading: Humanities