Keyword: «the image of cat»

The article considers the ways of interpreting the image of a cat in the world cultures. Examples are given of traditions and superstitions connected with the image of a cat. English and Russian idioms including the word “cat”, expressing the attitude of people to these animals are analyzed. The results of the survey, conducted among the students of the Russian university concerning the meaning and interpretation of the differences in the worldview of representatives of different cultures, are described.