Keyword: «культура»
The article discusses the main points concerning intercultural dialogue, using the example of "light talk" (or small talk), as well as common problems arising due to different understanding and perception of such a phenomenon.
The article is devoted to the consideration of song texts as educational material in the classroom of Russian as a foreign language. The list of songs about Yakutia recommended for study in a foreign audience is given. Their cultural potential is revealed. The results of surveys conducted during a scientific experiment on the introduction of re-gional-themed song material into the education of Chinese students are presented.In con-clusion, the authors come to the conclusion that songs are an effective means of forming linguistic and cultural competence, motivates students to further study the culture of the peoples of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia).