Ключевое слово: «literary character representation.»

This article examines the use of generative artificial intelligence models to visualize characters and cultural imagery from Yakut literature in a school setting. The study involved students from Allaga Secondary School, who created visual interpretations of characters from works by Sergei Zverev – Kyyl Uola using various artificial intelligence (AI) image generators. The project included text analysis, translation of character descriptions, prompt development, image generation, and group discussion. The results show that AI tools can enhance students’ motivation, support interdisciplinary learning, and develop critical thinking and digital competencies. However, the research also identifies significant challenges: ethnocultural distortions in AI-generated images, limited support for the Yakut language, and students’ tendency to perceive outputs as fully accurate. The study highlights the importance of careful pedagogical guidance and culturally sensitive use of AI technologies to prevent misrepresentation while enriching the study of national literature.