Keyword: «cultural heritage of russia»

This article examines the role of the cultural heritage of Russia and the small motherland in the formation of national identity, as well as analyzes the reflection of this topic in the tasks of the Main State Exam (OGE) in English. The research focuses on identifying the relationship between students' awareness of their own cultural identity and the success of completing assignments related to Russian culture and history. The current versions of the Basic State Exam (OGE) in English are being analyzed for the availability of tasks aimed at verifying knowledge about the cultural heritage of Russia and the small motherland. Special attention is paid to the consideration of the potential of these tasks in the development of patriotic education and the formation of a sense of national pride among schoolchildren. The article offers recommendations for including more authentic texts and assignments in educational materials and exam assignments, allowing students to apply language skills to discuss and study the cultural heritage of their country and native land, thereby contributing to the strengthening of their national identity.