В статье рассматриваются вопросы использования славянских мифов в обучении русскому языку как иностранному. В данной работе изучается воспитательный и обучающий потенциал славянских мифов в качестве средства обучения русскому языку как иностранному. На основании изученного педагогического потенциала славянских мифов даются творческие упражнения, которые можно использовать на занятиях по русскому языку со студентами разного уровня владения русским языком как иностранным.
The article deals with using Slavic myths at the lessons with foreign students
learning Russian as a second language. The aim of the article is to determine the value of Slavic myths in second language teaching. According to the author's experience Slavic myths can be successfully used to develop students' communication and translation skills at Russian language lessons for foreign students. They have many pluses in teaching languages. Firstly, they are easy to remember; secondly they develop thinking, colligation ability of the students. And one of the most important reasons for using Slavic myths in teaching Russian language as the second language is its educational value. Students can understand the history of the Russian people, Russian national character and mentality, the history of the country. In the article there are also some exercises which can be successfully used in teaching and learning languages.