Наивные представления о значениях слов в русском языке

The paper discusses various techniques of studying ideas about the meanings of word that are common to native speakers of modern Russian. These ideas sometimes differ significantly from traditional lexicographic descriptions. Alongside standard surveys where the informants are addressed directly, more specific experiments are performed, such as studying the behaviour of those participating in various linguistic games. The results of these experiments provide interesting linguistic material which proves useful for lexicographers working on modern explanatory dictionaries.