The theme of love in the lyrics of M. I. Novjukhov

Introduction: the article is devoted to the development of Finno-Ugric literature actual problems. The subject of the analysis is the features of M. I. Novjukhov's love lyrics. Objective: to reveal the originality of the love lyrics of the Khanty poet Matvey Ivanovich Novjukhov. Research materials: the works of M. I. Novjukhov included in the book "With Hope for Happiness" (2012). Results and novelty of the research: for the first time the article analyzes the love lyrics of the Khanty poet. The focus of the work is on the presentation of the theme of love in the poetry of M. I. Novjukhov. The study of the author's poetic heritage has shown that the poet, conceptualizing the concept of love, focuses on the intimate experiences of the lyrical hero, whose emotions are manifested in both romantic and cynical forms. The image of a beloved is inextricably linked with the lyrical hero and is presented through his perception. He can acquire both individual features and to abstract. The theme of love is supplemented in the creative work of the Khanty poet by the motifs of waiting for a beloved, separation, sorrow, loneliness, and unrequited feelings. In the Khanty love lyrics, M. I. Novjukhov begins to develop the genre of the love message.