Keyword: «language of modern literature»

The article examines the specifics of working with authentic texts based on Russian rock poetry in the process of teaching Russian as a foreign language at B2 and higher levels. The key methodological principles and psychological and pedagogical aspects of using rock texts are described, which contribute to the development of foreign students' speech competence and their immersion in the culture of the target language. A system of exercises for studying rock song lyrics is proposed, demonstrating the transition from language learning to real communication.