Symbolism of red colour in the language tradition of the Kalmyks

The realities, customs and traditions of the people of any ethnic group are clearly expressed through the language segment. This is especially evident in folklore speech, which is replete with chunks of language, comparisons, grotesque, hyperbole, satire, and allegory. Studying the language of proverbs, riddles, and phraseological units, we are faced with a rich world of colours and shades in the Kalmyk language, and each colour has its own symbolism and deep meaning. The red colour in the Kalmyk symbolizes not only life, strength and beauty, but also fear, poverty, weakness and death. The principle of the duality of the world and the human is observed in the linguocultural worldview through the study of colour symbolism.