Proverbs and sayings are the expressions taken from literary works used by people as well as well-aimed sayings which express deep and wise meaning. The authors present the analysis of proverbs and sayings and their role in the literature. Knowledge of people on the world around and household life is expressed in them as well as the short and emphatic result of long-term andsometimes centuries-old supervisions is given

The article is devoted to one of the unproved questions of the syntax of the Russian language – the functioning of egocentric elements in the monuments of ancient Russian writing of the XI-XIV centuries, in the chronicle genre in particular. It is the diachronic research that will help shed light on the nature, functional and semantic features of egocentric units in modern Russia. The article considers the main features of metatextual units, which, in the author's opinion, clarify the «semantic pattern» of the main text, connect, strengthen and fasten its various elements, and also manifests their role as a kind of explicators of the speaker's position in Old Russian chronicle texts. The presence of metatextual units in the chronicle text confirms the scientific position about the presence of the author's beginning in the works of Old Russian literature, which allows us to identify the author's attitude to the language code of his utterance (speech work). In general, metatextual interpretation is aimed at simplifying the understanding of an object and finding a new element base for its description.

The study of comparative analysis of Kazakh and Russian proverbs and sayings reflecting the cultural values of native speakers. Purpose to conduct a comparative analysis of Kazakh and Russian proverbs and sayings reflecting the cultural values of native speakers. Сomparative analysis: comparing proverbs and sayings at the semantic, structural and pragmatic levels, identifying similarities and differences in the content and form of proverbs and sayings. Quantitative analysis of the frequency of use of proverbs and sayings related to certain cultural values, identification of common themes and concepts. The study of proverbs and sayings of two languages revealed similarities and differences in the cultural values of Kazakhs and Russians. It was found that hard work, respect for elders, hospitality and family ties are highly valued in both cultures. However, certain differences were also found, for example, in the emphasis on collectivism among Kazakhs and individualism among Russians. Research contributes to cross-cultural understanding and can be used as a resource for learning languages and cultures. It is also of practical importance for teachers, translation specialists, and those interested in cross-cultural communication. The commonality of Kazakh and Russian stereotypes can be traced in the most important values: courage, honor, service to the motherland, hospitality. Russian Russian and Kazakh proverbs show their originality and great importance in shaping the moral values of Kazakhs and Russians; folklore can and should serve as a source of national spirituality, promote mutual understanding between peoples.