Tactics of admitting and solving a problem as the main indicators of leadership in the discourse of V. V. Putin Cover Image

Тактики признания и решения проблемы как главные показатели лидерства в дискурсе В. В. Путина
Tactics of admitting and solving a problem as the main indicators of leadership in the discourse of V. V. Putin

Author(s): Gabriela Dudek-Waligóra
Subject(s): Language studies, Theoretical Linguistics
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: pragmatics; political discourse; political speeches; tactics; leadership

Summary/Abstract: It is well known that Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is considered the political leader of the Russian Federation. The purpose of this article is to present the main language tools with the help of which V.V. Putin creates the image of a strong leader. The author concentrates on two tactics – the tactic of admitting the existence of the problem and the tactic of pointing out the way to solve the problem, since the political leader is primarily expected to be able to overcome difficulties, as well as to clearly see the future. The material for analysis is served by public, official speeches published on the website of the current president of Russia in 2017 in the form of genres most typical for Putin: a press conference, speech and a Direct Line (a special television program).Thanks to the markers of the tactics of admitting and solving the problem, Vladimir Putin shows his readiness to serve the citizens of Russia and take the responsibility for the country. There emerges from the speeches of the mentioned politician the image of leader competent, responsible, decisive but also of representative listening to the nation.

  • Issue Year: 2018
  • Issue No: 16
  • Page Range: 41-49
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Russian