IMAGE STRATEGIES OF UKRAINE: MEDIA LINGUISTIC DISCOURSE

. Globalization processes of the information era, mediatization of modern society make it possible to apply to image new methods of analysis. Since today’s state image is formed in media space, media linguistic area of image research seems to be one of the most promising. The relevant problem is connected with formation of effective image strategies, which we define as complex image actions, tactics, technologies etc. aimed at creating a successful image. The article analyzes innovative scientific investigations on image issues of leading world (A. Cheddad, J. Condell, K. Curranand, P. McKevitt, P. Diaz Rodriguez) and Ukrainian (H. Shevchenko, I. Kysarets, I. Lysychkina, O. Dobrozhanska, V. Fedorova) linguists. The author focuses on media discourse of image studies (works by V. Chekalyuk, I. Valevska etc.). It is postulated that media linguistic aspect of imageology is only developing and is considered mainly in the context of suggestive linguistics. The image potential of emotional-evaluative constructions, therapeutic metaphors / texts, reclamation lexems, verbalizers with positive semantics etc is determined. According to the author’s argumentation, such language formulas have strong suggestive properties. The linguistic component of state image strategies implementation is analyzed. The author states that in Ukrainian media space the strategies of positive self-presentation, highlighting uniqueness and appealing to values can be quite effective. The scholar studies the linguistic resource of image publications about Ukraine on official government pages in social networks (Facebook and Twitter). The author systematically proves that image strategies in modern communication achieve maximum effect when verbal communication is accompanied by visualization of image symbols, situations and associations. Thus, an effective image mark is created,

State image construction is a complex intellectual multicomponent process, the ultimate result of which is creation of a positive, favorable impression of a country at the internal (national) and external (international) levels. However, pluralism of interpretation, integrity and interdisciplinary approaches of modern science make it possible to apply new methods of image analysis which predetermine departure from its traditional interpretation as being exclusively studied in political academic discourse. The realities of the 21 st centuryglobalization, flourishing of information age, mediatization of modern societyclearly demonstrate: nowadays image is a phenomenon that has a polyfunctional nature; it is formed, improved or discredited primarily in media space. Therefore, one of the most perspective directions of image investigations is, in our opinion, media linguistic.
In the context of media linguistic image analysis it is essential to pay attention to the peculiarities of competent usage of effective image strategiescomplex image actions, tactics, techniques, technologies aimed at creating a successful image.
Media discourse of image research is integral in its nature and closely related to all of the above-mentioned directions. In this area, works by V. Chekalyuk [3][4] and I. Valevska are worth of scholars' attention.
However, media linguistic aspect of imageology is only developing and is considered mainly in the context of suggestive linguistics (the works of N. Slukhay [12]). In academic discourse the strategy of constructing an image is defined as a specific "model of actions, that is focused on forming an image in minds of various target groups, based on usage of marketing elements to achieve specific goals by providing support to the representatives of these groups" [6].
According to the proposed definition, linguistic aspect of image strategies formation involves usage of different linguistic means which contribute to construction of a successful image. We consider that emotional-evaluative constructions, therapeutic metaphors / texts, reclamation lexems, verbalizers with positive semantics etc. have a powerful image potential. Such language formulas, as rightly states prof. N. Slukhay [12], appeal to subconsciousness, stimulate emotional channels of information perception. They also have strong suggestive properties. We emphasize that the use of these linguistic means is possible in strategies of different typesimage formation, image enhancement, image reparation etc [11, p. 97-102].
We consider that today Ukraine needs the implementation of all of the above-mentioned types of macrostrategies, aimed at creating and improving the state's image. The achievement of this goal involves the use of a number of effective microstrategies -"partial, auxiliary tactics, methods that promote the optimal impact on the recipient" [11, p. 99]. Within the framework of image formation and image enhancement macrostrategies at present stage of state development the following kinds of microstrategies (classification by I. Lysychkina [11]) may be used: To ameliorative emotional and appraisal constructions also belong verbalizers with positive semantics indicating quality, guarantee etc. [12, p. 105]: "In three years, the Government plans to connect all regional centers with high-quality roads. This will be possible due to the large-scale construction and repair of roads, which had not been done since Independence. The Government provides timely and full financing of all works. This year, 55.6 billion UAH will be spent on road infrastructure. Guarantee on recovered roads will be 5 years. And the quality of repairs will be thoroughly checked" [26.04.2019, FB].
We emphasize that appeal to factual and statistical data is an effective way to achieve the image goal: "Ukraine has exported more than 24 million tons of grain! These are the export results as of January 9, 2019. They are 3 million tons bigger than last season's. In the structure of grain exports, wheat ( In our opinion, "Ukraine Now" can be successfully used in the state image strategy of positive self-presentation. Promising for linguistic analysis is the brand's advertising campaign: slogans, billboards, photo and video materials that accompany it contain a powerful image component, which is manifested in:  emotional subjective judgments, "reading thoughts": "Brand of the country with which I want to get acquainted" [18];  intentional repetition of lexemes in the brand name and use of semantically strong words: "Now" is the most important word for Ukraine today. Modern Ukrainiansthey are about "now".  use of imperatives with additional economic stimulation (according to N.Slukhay [12]

Let's pay attention to the strategy of positive self-presentation developed by the company (the national brand Ukraine Now)
The strategy of highlighting uniqueness can also be quite effective for Ukraine. The aim of this strategy is to verbalize the accentuated attention on those features of a state, which distinguish it favorably from other countries. It should be noted that in modern Ukrainian mass media this strategy is being implemented quite successfully, as evidenced by a number of special projects of the TV channel "1+1": "My country. Beautiful and Independent" [21], a cycle of documentaries "Ukraine. The Return of History" (also a documentary-historical film "Treasures of the Nation", whose authors are looking for lost artifacts, confirming Ukrainian statehood, and debunking myths about the main historical brand of the countrythe Cossacks) [22], a special project "25 Independent Years" [23], whose purpose is to recall the most striking events in the history of the state during this period (1991-2015) etc.
A major public response was caused by the national action "7 Wonders of Ukraine" [24], initiated by the Mykola Tomenko foundation "Native Country" (2007). The project tells about valuable natural and historical-architectural monuments of the state. We should note that such projects are very important for constructing a positive state image. The main linguistic means used by media in the framework of image strategy of highlighting uniqueness are, as a rule, emotionally-estimated metaphorical and epithetic constructions: "Our country has great opportunities for the development of alternative energy ... In Zaporizhzhya region there is Tokmak's solar power plant, which enchants the strength and capabilities of the latest technologies" [25], "Lviv castles fascinate by its architecture, mysterious legends and picturesque landscapes. If you don't know where to spend the next weekend, we suggest choosing a convenient route "Golden Horseshoe of Lviv region" and visit mysterious castles that every Ukrainian must see" [26], "Khortytsya island is the largest island on Dnipro, the uniqueness of which lies in a rare combination of various natural complexes, monuments of geology, culture, history on one territory... The natural uniqueness of Khortytsia is that it contains samples of all the landscapes of Ukraine in the miniature" [27], "Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is an outstanding monument of not only Ukrainian, Slavic, but also world culture. Taking into account the exclusiveness of the architectural ensemble, the role of the Lavra in the development of Ukrainian and world culture, science and education, the 14 th session of the UNESCO International Committee in 1990 included Kyiv Pechersk Lavra to the "UNESCO World Heritage List" [28] etc.

The strategy of highlighting uniqueness in media projects
One of the most effective image strategies of our state can be the strategy of appealing to valuese.g., of culture, history, science, music, sports etc. The question arises: why is the axiological approach so important, and not only for image makers, but also for linguists who work with texts?
Many leading world companies -Reputation Institute (consulting company to assess reputation, Boston, USA) [ According to U.S. News & World Report "Best countries-2019", Switzerland has the best world reputation this year. Also, the top 5 countries with a positive external image include Japan, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom. Of the 80 countries included in the rating, our country is only 65 th , which obviously indicates the need to revise the image policy and introduce a number of measures aimed at repairing the national image. Indeed, Ukraine has many aspects to be proud of. According to I. Kysarets [10], a high image potential have Ukrainian scientific schools of cybernetics (academician V. Glushkov), biology (academician M. Kholodny), microbiology and virology (academician D. Zabolotny), gerontology (academicians D. Chebotaryov, N. Frolkis), the Paton dynasty etc. However, it should be emphasized that the results of scientific research and professional proposals of Ukrainian scholars, primarily linguists, are not sufficiently worked out in media communication, which is a kind of "bridgehead" for the construction of a state image.

Ukraine in international ratings "Best countries -2019" (U.S. News & World Report)
On the other hand, the image strategy of appealing to values is quite successfully realized in media publications about Ukrainian historical and cultural heritage. Recently, an Australian tourist resource Lonely Planet has published a large number of materials devoted to Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv. Lonely Planet has given it the status "Top choice church in Kyiv", which obviously testifies to the high appreciation of the Ukrainian cultural monument in the world. Virtually each of these publications contains elements of image text, in particular, emotional and appraisal of presentation of information: Media attention is also attracted to the wins of Ukrainians in sports industry. This year we have many brilliant sportsmen to be proud of: March-April, 2019 -Dmytro Pidruchnyy becomes the world champion in biathlon for the first time in the history of Ukraine; biathletes Vita and Valentyna Semerenko, Anastasiya Merkushyna and Yuliya Dzhyma get "bronze" in women's relay; Nataliya Ursulenko receives a gold medal in pushing nucleus; Mykhaylo Kharuk becomes the world champion in snowboarding.
Such events create the state's image, therefore it is extremely important to inform society about them in a timely and verbally effective way in which not only Ukrainian, but also world media and social networks (in particular, Twitter, Facebook etc.) are engaged today: The analyzed image texts are highly effective due to the use of creolized elements in verbal communication, mainly photos, videos, emoticons, various symbols appealing to emotional channel of information perception. Which is more, the accumulation of ameliorative lexems significantly influences the construction of a positive state image.
Therefore, the construction of effective image strategies is a task that today must be solved both at verbal and interdisciplinary levels. Ukraine has a huge image-forming potential: cultural, historical, scientific, musical, sports, etc. that needs a positive presentation in media. In our view, theoretical and practical scientific investigations within linguistic imageology are promising in this field, especially due to their capability to explain the mechanisms for creating effective image texts -"guarantors" for the construction of a successful state image.