Keyword: «allegorical and symbolic functions»

The article analyzes the use of nature images in the works of F. Iskander. It is noted the importance of nature for the "natural" man, who is in close spiritual connection with it. The understanding of nature by Chegem people as a kind of animate being with divine power is actualized. The author comes to the conclusion about polyfunctionality of nature in the works of F. Iskander and highlights its main functions.