The functions of the Russian particle "всё равно" in argumentative discourse as viewed semantically and pragmatically

The Russian particle vsyo ravno ‘all the same' is used in argumentative discourses, in which an optimal choice of the program of action for the actor is substantiated. This program takes into cosideration either actual or reliably forecasted state of affairs. It can stipulate a constructive course of action taking advantages of the present situation, or destructive one which stipulates a refusal to act when there is no hope for desired outcomes. The argument itself can be primary or secondary.