Comparative analysis of gender mechanisms in Russian and Uzbek: universal and specific features

This article explores the universal and specific linguistic mechanisms of expressing gender in the Russian and Uzbek languages. By applying a comparative methodology, the study analyzes grammatical gender, lexical markers, semantic structures, and socio-pragmatic contexts. While Russian exhibits a strong grammatical gender system, Uzbek relies on contextual, pragmatic, and lexical means to mark gender. The study identifies both converging and diverging strategies in gender representation, revealing how linguistic and cultural systems shape gender identities and roles.