"The article is devoted to the analysis of metaphorical modelling of the Russian image by identifying, analysing and classifying metaphorical models in the contemporary U.S. media texts mainly in 2010-2016. The revealed metaphorical models clearly demonstrate that the “Image of the Enemy” is based on three principal points: 1.negative image of the Russian leader; 2. negative image of Russia; 3. negative relationships between Russia and the United States."