IMPACT ON HUMOROUS PROGRAMS FORMING THE IMAGE OF HISTORICAL EVENTS (ON THE EXAMPLE OF TOPICS NAPOLEONIC WARS)
In the article the features of the era of Napoleonic wars representation in Russian TV comedy shows of 2000 <sup>th</sup> are considered. The author conducts a sociological survey aimed at identifying the components of the image of this era in the views of Russians. Through the comparison the obtained images the author makes an attempt to evaluate the impact of the Napoleonic theme comedy shows have on the audience. He also tries to determine whether the components of the image of the era of Napoleonic wars broadcast via comedy shows are reflected in audience perception.