Allegorical interpretation of the concept "movement" in Kalmyk, Russia and English paremia

The articles describes allegorical characteristics of the concept “movement” on the basis of Kalmyk, Russian and English paremia. In Kalmyk culture the idea of motion is connected with the nomadic way of life in past. Nomadism as a socio-historical phenomenon played an important part in creation of the original linguistic culture. In lexemes and paremia this concept has mostly positive connotation. It characterizes the worldview of Kalmyk nomads, symbolizing prosperity and well-being. In Russian and English lingvocultures the notion “movement” has an ambiguous interpretation - both positive and negative - due to the internal and external conditions for the existence of these nations.