Some features of dual grammatical forms in the Volhynian Chronicle

Abstract

The usage of dual grammatical forms in the third component of the Hypatian Codex, known as the Volhynian Chronicle, is examined, with a focus on the contextual and linguistic aspects. O.F. Zholobov’s classification of dual forms is revised. A new, enhanced classification is introduced and applied to perform a detailed contextual analysis of the Volhynian Chronicle. The results of the contextual analysis show that the usage of dual forms is characterized by consistency and adherence to traditional linguistic patterns, thus revealing its complete alignment with the principles of the Old Russian linguistic system. From the obtained results, it can be concluded that the Volhynian Chronicle, which continues the Old Russian linguistic tradition, is a valuable resource for studying the historical development of the Russian language and its grammatical structures.

Keywords

• old russian (common east slavic) language
• historical grammar
• dual number
• volhynian chronicle
• hypatian codex