Translation as a factor of ethnic culture formation and enrichment

The author studies the origins of translation business in Mordovia. Particularly, the paper focuses on the forms and methods of this type of creative work, emphasizing its importance in the modern world. The examples demonstrate the functioning of Mordovian regional and district newspapers that include some translated materials. In this connection the author analyzes the types of translation typical for the Mordovian press. There is a direct connection between the reader's reception and socio-cultural factors. Therefore any foreign-language text is difficult to understand for the reader who has been brought up in the framework of his native language and civilization.