LEARNING CHINESE IN RUSSIAN UNIVERSITIES AT THE PRESENT STAGE: ACHIEVEMENTS, DIFFICULTIES, PROSPECTS

Abstract

The article examines the main achievements, difficulties, and prospects of teaching Chinese to Russians in the current geopolitical situation. There is a boom in learning Chinese in Russia, but there are not enough methodological and practical resources for this, despite the active steps taken by Russian and Chinese specialists in this field. The authors of the article examine specific steps that have been taken in Russia to meet the demand for Chinese language learning: they analyze the motives of Chinese language learning by Russians, psychological barriers that hinder Chinese language learning. The work substantiates the need to revise the cognitive foundations of Chinese language teaching methodology, as it belongs to a completely different type of language from Russian, the need to rely on native language and culture when learning Chinese. The authors briefly analyze achievements and results of online Chinese language learning. The authors conclude that it is necessary to review the methodological framework and cognitive foundations of Chinese language teaching methods in Russia, expand information and digital interaction between Russia and China, develop educational standards for the training of Sinologists in Russia and expand the range of cultural and educational activities between the two countries.