MODERN RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND METHODS OF TEACHING IT IN CONTEMPORARY EDUCATION

The Russian language remains one of the most important languages in international communication, education, and scientific research. In many countries it is studied both as a foreign language and as a language of academic and professional interaction. The purpose of this article is to analyze the main characteristics of the modern Russian language and to examine effective methods of teaching it in contemporary educational environments. The study is based on linguistic analysis, pedagogical observation, and comparative methods used in language education research. The results demonstrate that communicative, interactive, and multimedia approaches significantly improve students’ motivation and language competence. Modern educational technologies allow teachers to organize more dynamic and student-centered learning environments. The integration of traditional grammar-based teaching with communicative practices helps students develop practical language skills, including speaking, writing, reading, and listening. The article concludes that the modernization of Russian language teaching requires the active use of digital tools, innovative pedagogical strategies, and interdisciplinary linguistic research.