Improving The Methodology Of Developing Students’ Intercultural Communicative Competence In Russian Language Lessons

In the context of globalization and increasing intercultural interaction, the development of intercultural communicative competence (ICC) has become one of the key objectives of modern language education. Teaching Russian as a foreign or second language requires not only the formation of linguistic skills but also the ability to understand and appropriately respond to cultural differences. This article examines theoretical foundations and practical approaches to improving the methodology of developing students’ intercultural communicative competence in Russian language lessons. The study analyzes the components of ICC, explores effective teaching methods, and proposes methodological strategies aimed at integrating cultural content into language instruction. The findings emphasize the importance of culturally oriented tasks, authentic materials, and interactive teaching techniques in fostering intercultural awareness and communicative effectiveness.