The image of Russia in the public consciousness of French citizens (based on content analysis of encyclopedias)

The article presents the results of a study on the image of the Russian Federation in French public consciousness. The research employs quantitative and qualitative analysis of texts from articles about Russia published in French reference publications (encyclopedias and universal dictionaries) from the 18th century to the present. The author identifies the key structural elements of Russia’s image in France and examines both the positive and negative aspects of their perception. This study contributes to the exploration of Russia’s international image by offering a detailed structural analysis of its representation in France. The findings not only capture the current state of Russia’s perception but also suggest potential directions for its adjustment. The conclusions presented in the article may be useful for specialists in the field of social construction.