Lavrushina E.V., PhD, Associate Professor
Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Moscow

Kharitonova O.V., PhD, Associate Professor
Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Moscow

Uspenskaya L.I.
Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Moscow

Panova L.V.
Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, Moscow

Objective of the study was to actualization of the use of lexical and grammatical means of sports discourse, thematically related to the concepts of the countrys state symbols, in the teaching of foreign students at a Russian university.
Methods and structure of the study. The basis of the study was the Plekhanov Russian university of economics (Moscow). In defining and describing various types of works with texts dedicated to the facts of use/non-use of the flag, coat of arms and anthem by athletes and sports delegations at various international sports competitions, general scientific and special methods, methods of comparative, structural, descriptive and contextual analysis were used.
Results and conclusions. Understanding the state symbols of the country of the studied language in the RKI course helps improve the skills of foreign students in professional and intercultural communication based on the principles of respect and tolerance for the history and culture of another country. Mastering thematically related vocabulary and a corresponding set of grammatical units using authentic materials allows students to improve their level of proficiency in Russian in the format of a communicative-activity approach, to form and develop their own intercultural competence through critical understanding of new regional studies information.

Keywords: national state symbols, anthem, coat of arms, flag, neutral status, Olympic Games (OG), patriotism, Russian as a foreign language (RFL), Russian Federation (RF).

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