GAME-BASED TECHNOLOGIES AS A MEANS OF ENHANCING STUDENTS' MOTIVATION TO LEARN RUSSIAN

In the modern educational environment, the development of students’ motivation to learn a foreign language is one of the important objectives of higher education. Traditional teaching methods do not always provide sufficient opportunities for active participation, independent learning, and sustained student engagement. In this context, game-based technologies represent an effective pedagogical approach that can create a positive learning environment and encourage students to participate actively in the educational process. This article examines the role of game-based technologies in enhancing students’ motivation to learn Russian. It explores the pedagogical potential of educational games, digital platforms, interactive tasks, role-playing activities, and gamification techniques in Russian language teaching. Particular attention is paid to the development of communicative competence, vocabulary acquisition, grammatical accuracy, and students’ confidence in using Russian in real-life situations. The article also discusses the importance of selecting game-based activities according to students’ language proficiency, educational needs, and learning objectives. It is argued that the systematic integration of game-based technologies into Russian language instruction can contribute to a more engaging, interactive, and student-centered learning environment.