Keyword: «foreign students»

The relevance of the study is due to the growing interest of African French-speaking countries in Russian education and, as a result, the need to develop effective methods and tools for teaching Russian as a foreign language to this target audience. The use of online resources is becoming particularly relevant in the context of the digitalization of education, providing a flexible and affordable way to learn Russian as a foreign language. However, the systematic analysis and online educational platforms adapted to the needs of African Francophones for learning Russian as a foreign language remain insufficiently represented. The aim of this article is to identify, analyze and systematize existing online educational resources suitable for teaching RFL to French-speaking students from Africa, as well as to develop recommendations for their adaptation and integration into the educational process. The following approaches were used in the study: analysis of scientific and methodological literature on the problems of teaching Russian as a foreign language, comparative analysis of existing online platforms and resources for learning foreign languages, as well as assessment of existing online resources for learning Russian as a foreign language. Special attention was paid to the consideration of the contrasting linguistics of French and Russian languages, as well as socio-cultural factors influencing the learning process. The results of the study allowed us to identify the most promising online educational resources with the potential for effective teaching RFL to French-speaking students from African. The functional capabilities of the platforms, their methodological content, interactivity and adaptability to the individual needs of students were analyzed. Based on the analysis, specific recommendations were formulated for adapting existing resources and developing new ones that take into account the specifics of teaching Russian as a foreign language to French-speaking students from Africa, in particular, the need to include exercises to overcome the interference of their native language, take into account socio-cultural differences and use authentic materials reflecting modern Russian culture and realities. The theoretical significance of the research lies in the systematization and deepening of knowledge about methodological principles and approaches to teaching Russian as a foreign language to French-speaking students from Africa in the context of using online education. The work contributes to the development of theory and practice of distance learning of Russian as a foreign language, offering specific recommendations for the development and adaptation of online educational resources for a specific target audience. The practical significance of the research lies in the possibility of using the results of work by teachers of Russian as a foreign language, methodologists and developers of educational online platforms to create effective and adapted to the needs of French-speaking students from Africa educational materials and resources. The proposed recommendations can be used in designing online courses, creating interactive exercises, selecting authentic materials, and organizing remote interaction between teachers and students.

The article examines the key problems of teaching Russian as a foreign language in a technical university, using the case of Togliatti State University. The authors analyze difficulties related to limited classroom hours, the lack of adapted programs, and the absence of a systematic support structure for foreign students. Possible solutions are proposed, including the introduction of a separate RFL course, the development of methodological support, and the implementation of an adaptation system. The importance of an integrated approach combining linguistic, sociocultural, and psychological aspects is emphasized.

The article focuses on the problems of introducing foreign students to the Russian cultural code through studying Russian folk tales. It is shown that understanding the cultural implication of folk tales helps learners to grasp cultural and moral values encoded in the language the nation speaks and get to know the ethnic mentality of the people. The authors define the peculiarities of the Russian folk tale such as the necessary presence of magi things and the usage of colloquial language, repetition, irony, hyperbole, as well as mocking human vices and teaching a moral lesson. They show that Russian folk tales have a good educational potential and give recommendation concerning classroom and extracurricular work with foreign students who study the Russian language and culture.