Representation of the “Great Academic Dictionary of the Russian Language” in a Lexicographic Information System

The article considers the development of an electronic version of the “Great Academic Dictionary of the Russian Language”, the last volumes of which are still being compiledby the Institute for Linguistic Studies, from a lexicographical perspective. It analyzes the possibilities of creating an electronic version, taking into account its structural features, its place within the lexicography of the Russian language, and using its materials in the current and future lexicographic projects. The electronic representation of the dictionary will make it possible to visualise the connections between language units using hyperlinks, which can be perceived as a return to the tradition of compiling definitions in academic lexicography. However, it is impossible without analysing the systematicity and possibility of structuring the elements of a dictionary entry, unifying the homogeneous language phenomena. We should consider the “Great Academic Dictionary of the Russian Language” as oneof the most significant multi-volume publications in Russian lexicography and a unique collection of quotation material and aim to present the appearance of its entries traditionally. The use of hidden internal markup in dictionary articles is particularly important from this point of view. Hidden markup is taken into account when forming hyperlinks, processing search queries, etc. but does not affect the visual perception of the article on the screen. It is also supposed to use the modes of data presentation in collapsed (definition without illustrative material) and full form. Creating an electronic dictionary presentation while making changes and additions to its text will allow lexicographers to use all benefits of collaboration and get the basis for new lexicographic projects.