Russian Language StudiesRussian Language Studies2618-81632618-8171Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba10018Political metaphor in english media-discussionPolyakovaE MКафедра английского языка № 5; Московский государственный институт международныхотношений (Университет) МГИМО (У) МИД РФ; Moscow state institute of the international relations(university) [MGIMO] of MID RF-Moscow state institute of the international relations(university) [MGIMO] of MID RF150420094747909092016Copyright © 2016, Russian and Foreign Languages and Methods of Teaching2016This article develops the ideas of modern linguistics, in particular the conception of political discourse in mass media and formation of new metaphor in English language.Cognitive linguisticsPolitical metaphorCommunicative-functional approach in linguisticsThe definition of political discourseLinguistic picture of the worldExpressive function of languageThe stereotypes of English languageModern metaphorкогнитивная лингвистикаполитическая метафоракоммуникативно-функциональный подход в лингвистикепонятие политического дискурсаязыковая картина мираэкспрессивная функция языкастереотипы английского языкаметафоры-неологизмы