According to an old edition of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, swearing considered petty hooliganism and could well result in fifteen days of community service.Today, the offense is listed among the administrative and punishable by a fine.And the attitude to the words that were previously considered obscene, vulgar and unacceptable, changed somewhat.Often taboo lexicon is used even in television programs, movies and artwork.However, these censored personally I always seemed hypocritical, because syschetsya few people in Russia who have never used swear words in his speech.
"Charm" profanity is so strong that many foreigners start learning Russian is with these apt and concise expressions.In my memory the image firmly slammed the dry law, which was able to observe in his native Voronezh.The young man, clearly not of Slavic appearance, (today it would say "African American") with relish matter over broken three-liter jar from which flowed a stream foam "Zhiguli."It should be noted that the alien turns of phrase given to the young man easily, he said almost without an accent.Passersby looked at the guy with pity and sympathy, but none of his speech did not cause condemnation.On the contrary, it was clear to everyone how great sorrow black student, who lost the coveted drink.Everyone understood that this situation more difficult to choose the exact words.
way, psychologists also believe that obscene vocabulary is some protection, allowing to dissociate itself from the aggression of the external world, or, on the contrary, lose the accumulated psychological tension.Many individuals habit is so strong that the battle they perceived at the level of instincts.It is necessary to say a code word of three letters, and things immediately go smoothly.
Undoubtedly, obscene vocabulary (colloquially "obscene abuse") is bound to cause controversy.On the one hand, we are used to consider it a manifestation of incivility and bad manners.But if you dig deeper, the mat is an integral part of our language.Of course, talk about any cultural value of this very peculiar formation of Russian speech would be an exaggeration.However, the mat was not born today has deep roots.The first "Pearl" were seen as early as the twelfth century birch bark.
For most linguists, the origin of the Russian mat is not a secret.A significant part of swear words is purely Slavic roots.At the same time, it should be noted that the original meaning of his many of them had a sacred meaning.For example, the well-known definition of the female reproductive organ comes from the word "kizda", which means "giver of life".When used correctly, these words were a talisman against evil forces, helping to restore the energy balance of the human body.Over time, however distorted not only by their sound, but also the essence.
It should be noted that the number of mother tongue in the swear words lead not Slavs and as strange as it sounds, the British.By the way, their obscene vocabulary is often overtly sexual overtones, unlike the Slavic variant that differs variety of word forms.
However, comic expression, "We do not swear obscenities, we talk to them" is more appropriate still Russians.It is difficult to imagine an English gentleman, savoring an obscene anecdote in the presence of ladies.For us it happens all the time.Moreover, the Russian ladies do sometimes use such intricate "three-tier" momentum that English longshoreman envy hanged himself when he heard them.
Contrary to popular belief, swear words are not peculiar to the majority of the Slav peoples.For example, Ukrainians consume almost commonplaces swear words.In this case they are very funny expressions that are not similar to the mat or by implication, for no sound.Even the Poles, who, as we know, never climb into his pocket for strong language, the worst curse word - is "the CLP Crew" (something similar to our "son of a bitch").
List of Russian foul language is so broad that its preparation will take more than one month.By intricate and ornate many frazochki may well argue with literary examples.However, it is unlikely a cause for pride.After obscene vocabulary - a sign of the limited mind and vocabulary of the individual.And no matter how much was spoken words in defense of the mat, I personally do not like to hear Russian speech, flavored "Old Church".
