Keyword: «“four corners” method»

This article examines the impact of innovative teaching technologies (critical thinking methods, project-based learning, and game-based learning) on the effectiveness of Russian language teaching. Based on an experiment with 10th and 11th grade students, it shows that the use of these methods increases motivation, improves communication skills, and enhances grammar acquisition. The results demonstrate an increase in academic performance (from 8% to 25% high results) and a decrease in the number of low achievers (from 44% to 5%). Particular attention is paid to group discussion methods, digital tools (LearningApps), and reflection. The effectiveness of integrating innovative approaches into teaching has been proven.