Keyword: «myths»

The mythological image of Russia in English fiction was formed and repeated for a long time. Russian images have been transformed. Russia has always evoked mixed feelings among foreigners. For some, she was cold and harsh, but for others – mysterious and fabulous. The history of Russia in the twentieth century has had a strong influence on the perception of the Russian image in English literature. For instance, in the films by Penelope Lively "Moon Tiger" (1987), Penelope Fitzgerald "The Beginning of Spring" (1988) and Helen Dunmore's "Siege" (2001) and "Betrayal" (2011). Russian traditions and images undoubtedly had a huge impact on the formation of English literature.