Bilingualism as a Factor in the Transformation of Cultural Foundations in the Modern World

Abstract

In the context of increasing social variability and cross-cultural interaction, bilingual-ism is acquiring a qualitatively new significance as a mechanism of cognitive-cultural adaptation. The article examines the structural changes in an individual’s semantic space under bilingualism, where cultural meanings form a mobile system with variable connec-tions. The concept of “bidirectional perception” is introduced as a constructive strategy for navigating a multicultural environment. The transition of responsibility for preserv-ing cultural continuity to informal institutions is analyzed. Particular attention is paid to the processes of transforming the cultural core in the context of global migration and digitalization.