Keyword: «russian studies competence»
The article reveals the importance of studying the discipline “Language and cultural Studies” for students mastering Russian as a foreign language at the preparatory faculty at the university. The essence of the concepts “language and cultural studies” and “Russian studies competence” is explained. The ways of formation of Russian studies competence of foreign speakers are considered. The importance of using polycoded texts as a means of conveying basic information and motivating students is shown.

Irina Panova