Field modeling in the framework of studying the Russian language mentality

The article is devoted to the study of the Russian language mentality. The study is carried out using a field technique in the study of paremiology. The model of the key semanth represents the stereotypical ideas of the Russian person about money and their role in human life. In the Russian mentality, the semanteme contains stable mental bundles with polar evaluation: labor money is valued, which needs to be protected, it is not easy to make it; money cannot buy love, happiness and loved ones; money goes to money and smart people; big money can bring misfortunes, troubles, and therefore money can enslave a person, change him; without money, there are often no friends, etc.).