The analysis of museological discourse in the Kuibyshev (Samara) local media in 1980-1993

The article presents the discourse-analysis of the articles which were published in major periodicals in Samara (Kuibyshev) during 1980-1993 and were devoted to the museum life, activities, and challenges. The research is based on the socio-cultural approach. The articles are considered on the basis of authorship, genres, quantity, and the main themes. The author characterizes selected words and phrases from the periodicals. The study allows reconstructing the perception of the museums in the media during 1980-1993.