Features of Conceptualization of Wine Drinking Situation in the Works of N. S. Leskov

The features of the presentation of the situation of drinking in the works of N. S. Leskov is discussed. It is noted that Bacchic vocabulary can perform various functions in the world of artwork. Firstly, it participates in the spatial organization of the work, “sets” the background for the development of events. Secondly, it performs a plot-modeling function, that is, forms a narrative canvas, is a key turning point of events. It is noted that, in addition to the utilitarian function, wine can be an indicator of social status, values, beliefs. The author sets a goal - to identify the features and characteristics of the names of alcohol, as well as the ethnocultural component of understanding the situation of wine drinking. Features of the name of alcohol are described: hapaks arising on the basis of compounding of the name of alcohol and consonant action or any of its characteristics; positive and negative descriptive names; transfer of the name of the alcohol to the situation and / or its result, etc. It is shown that an important feature of Leskov’s idiostyle is the representation of the Russian national character through the introduction of national customs and traditions, often presented against the background of the life characteristics of other nations, while the situation of wine drinking plays an important role in this case.