Russian language as a way of adaptation and obtaining a profession for foreign students

The conference brought together online representatives from China, Vietnam, Morocco, Ecuador and Uzbekistan, as well as various cities of the Russian Federation.

Vladislav Kuchmisty, Vice-Rector for International Cooperation of the NRU BelSU, Director of the ICCR, Olga Prokhorova, acquiring a profession of the Department of Russian Language, Professional Speech and Intercultural Communication and Lilia Petrova, coordinator of the conference, addressed the participants with a welcoming speech.

“We have been engaged in the processes of adaptation of foreign students at our university for a long time, paying close attention to this. Language, without any doubt, can be both a barrier and a tool for early correct adaptation in a new socio-cultural and educational environment, so the topic of the conference is more relevant than ever," Vladislav Anatolyevich noted.

Russian speakers' presentations were devoted to the theory and practice of teaching Russian in different linguistic and cultural environments, the role of the Russian language in the international business sphere, traditional and innovative methods of teaching Russian and digital technologies in teaching Russian. Much attention was paid to the discussion of the importance of the professional environment as a factor in activating the communicative skills of trainees and acquiring a specialty.

The results of the conference allowed hosts to determine further prospects and formats of research work with foreign students.