BASIC PARADIGMS OF NOUN DECLENSION

Abstract

This article examines the main paradigms of noun declension in the Russian language, focusing on the morphological principles that determine gender, number, and case forms. It analyzes the structural characteristics of the first, second, and third declension types, as well as irregular and mixed forms that fall outside the traditional classification. Special attention is given to the functional significance of declensional patterns in expressing syntactic relationships and maintaining grammatical coherence. The study highlights the relevance of noun declension for theoretical linguistics, Slavic morphology, and the methodology of teaching Russian as a foreign language.