Lithuanian identity in the context of other European cultures: semantic peculiarities of paremiological units
ENThe process of convergence between Europe and the loyalty of the member states is taking place. It indicates that European identity is of another level and in order to perceive it, it is necessary to envisage the synergistic cooperation with the identities of the member states. Contradictions among the EU identities are often misleading as they can work together, compatibility being the most important factor. Cultural principles that are at the basis of a state and personality identity formation have to be given deserved attention. The unique character of the Lithuanian language, culture and history creates the ethno-cultural background of our state that has to integrate into the overall picture of the EU, but at the same time it has to preserve its originality and identity. The present research is looking into the points of contact with cultures and identities of the other EU countries that might help our country to integrate in the overall picture of the European identity which in its turn will serve the development of intercultural communication skills. The aim of the article is to elucidate the problem of the Lithuanian sociocultural background influencing the identity of a Lithuanian in the context of other European cultures and development of the communicative competence on the basis of Lithuanian proverbs and sayings.
