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Master’s, Doctoral and Post-doctoral Track Program: Russian Language and

Culture

1. Open Doors winner’s skill set

Winning the Open Doors competition requires a firm grasp of the following concepts, theories
and themes:
 historical development and functioning of the Russian language;
 fundamental linguistic theory and core concepts of intercultural communication;
 functional styles of modern Russian;
 basic terminology of contemporary linguistics and literary criticism;
 methods of analyzing linguistic units and categories;
 history of Russian literature of the 19th and 20th centuries;
 foundations and key concepts of literary theory and Russian literary tradition;
 cultural heritage and traditions of the peoples of Russia;
 major developments in the history of Russian culture;
The winner is expected to demonstrate a solid command of the following skills:
 analyzing and interpreting various linguistic and literary phenomena, processes, and text
types;
 providing well-reasoned inferences and conclusions;
 successfully implementing verbal and written communication strategies;
 identifying interdisciplinary connections among the covered fields of study and
understanding their significance for future professional activities in science, education, media,
culture, art, and both oral and written communication.

2. List of degree programs covered by the subject area

2.1. List of doctoral degree programs
5 9 5 Russian language. Languages of the peoples of Russia
5 9 8 Theoretical, Applied and Comparative Linguistics
5 9 1 Russian literature and literatures of the peoples of the Russian Federation
5 9 3 Literary Theory
5 9 9 Media communications and journalism

2.2. List of master’s degree programs

45.04.01 Philology
45.04.02 Linguistics
45.04.03 Fundamental and Applied Linguistics
42.04.02 Journalism
51.04.01 Cultural studies

3. Content
Field of science 1. Russian language and the languages of the peoples of Russia
1. Phonetics as a branch of linguistics.
2. Vocabulary and phraseology: connections with cultural traditions of Russia. Historical
changes in the vocabulary of the language.
3. Grammatical structure of the Russian language. Formation and development.
4. Stylistic resources of vocabulary and grammar. Stylistics of parts of speech. Basic concepts of
syntactic stylistics.
5. Basic concepts of stylistics. Style. Stylistic coloring. Stylistic meaning.

Field of science 2. Theoretical, Applied and Comparative Linguistics

1. Language in the context of culture.
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2. Level structure of language. Theoretical problems.

3. Language functions.
4. Diverse classifications of the world's languages.
5. Origin, evolution and development of language.
6. Branches of linguistics and linguistic schools (19th-21st centuries).

Field of science 3. Russian and Slavic literature

1. The main trends, genres and typology of characters in 19th-century Russian literature.
(A. S. Pushkin “Eugene Onegin”, M. Yu. Lermontov “A Hero of Our Time”, N. V. Gogol “The
Overcoat”, F. M. Dostoevsky “Crime and Punishment”, L. N. Tolstoy “After the Ball”,
A. P. Chekhov “The Chameleon”, “The Fat and the Thin”, “The Death of a Government Clerk”.
2. Realism and modernism in Russian literature of the first half of the 20th century
(A. A. Blok “The Stranger”, I.A. Bunin “The Gentleman from San Francisco”, M. Gorky “Old
Izergil”, S. A. Yesenin, M. A. Sholokhov “The Fate of a Man”).
3. Russian literature of the second half of the twentieth century. Traditions of realism in the
works of A. I. Solzhenitsyn “Matryona's House”. Moral issues in V. M. Shukshin’s short stories.
“Quirky”.
4. Romanticism and realism as literary movements.
5. History of Russian painting from the end of the 18th to the beginning of the 20th century.
6. Expressive means in various functional-semantic types of speech.

Field of science 4. Literary Theory and Literary Criticism

1. Literary trends and movements.
2. Epic, lyric and drama as literary genres.
3. An artistic picture of the world in literary works: artistic image, composition, motif, plot,
categories of artistic space and time.
4. Types of characters in 19th-century Russian literature. The types of the “superfluous man” and
“little man” in 19th-century Russian literature.
5. The language of fiction.
6. The main philosophical principles and aesthetic dominants of different stages of development
of Russian culture.

Field of science 5: Mass Communications

1. Publicistic style. Genres of journalism. Vocabulary of publicistic style. Language of
advertising.
2. Journalistic text. Stylistic features of the journalistic text. Defects of the semantic structure of
text.
3. Officialese. Genres of officialese. Language features.
4.Diversity of Russian culture. Dialogue of cultures and their mutual enrichment.
Multinationality and multi-confessional nature of Russian culture. Russian culture in the context
of the cultures of other peoples of Russia.
5. Language as a social phenomenon and its role in society. Language contacts. Social
differentiation of language. Interlingual interference.

Field of science 6. Cultural studies

1. Cultural identity and intercultural communications.
2. Directions and styles of Russian artistic culture from the end of the 17th to the 20th century.
3. Text as a phenomenon of language. Text structure.
4. Models of intercultural interaction.
5. Russian literature main movements in the context of cultural development. The main literary
movements.
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4. Preparation materials
4.1 Recommended reading

Field of science 1. Russian language. Languages of the peoples of Russia

Reading list in English
1. Bell, A. Back in style: reworking audience design/ Style and Sociolinguistic Variation, ed.
Penelope Eckert, John R. Rickford. Cambridge University Press, 2002. – P. 139-169.
URL://https://scispace.com/papers/style-and-sociolinguistic-variation-10fq88mnw3
2. Chistyakova Irina. Russian Speech Culture: Russian As A Foreign Language, 2020.
URL: https://www.europeanproceedings.com/article/10.15405/epsbs.2020.10.05.479
3. Kuzmina N.V. Russian Grammar in Tables. Russian grammar in tables: study guide.
Moscow, Flinta: Nauka, 2010. 88 p. URL://https://disk.yandex.ru/d/UN0pUCMzNB-64A
4.Labov, W. Sociolinguistic Patterns. University of Pennsylvania Press,
1972. URL://https://www.academia.edu/80568091/William_Labov_Sociolinguistic_patterns_
Conduct_and_Communication_4_Philadelphia_University_of_Pennsylvania_Press
5.Voloskov I. Russian language and culture of speech with the basics of style, 2018.
URL://https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325624358_Russian_language_and_culture_
of_speech_with_the_basics_of_style

Field of science 2. Theoretical, Applied and Comparative Linguistics

Reading list in English
1.Ahearn L. Language, Thought, and Culture, 2011. Pp. 65-98.
URL://https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319564730_Language_Thought_and_Culture
2.Mutsumi I., Kanero J., Masuda T. Culture, Language and Thought.
URL://https://www.researchgate.net/publication/342692579_Culture_Language_and_Thought
3.Kissine M. Speech act classifications. Pragmatics of speech actions. Sbisà M., Turner K.
(eds.). Berlin: De Gruyter Mouton, 2013. Pp.173-02. URL://
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/364879731_5_Speech_act_classifications
4. Sinclair J. Corpus and Text – Basic Principles / Developing Linguistic Corpora: a Guide to
Good Practice / ed. by M. Wynne, 2005. Р.1-16.
URL://https://icar.cnrs.fr/ecole_thematique/contaci/documents/Baude/wynne.pdf

Field of science 3. Russian and Slavic Literature

Reading list in English
1. Blok A.A. The Stranger. URL://https://stihi.ru/2010/12/29/6017
2.Bunin I.A. The Gentleman from San Francisco. URL://https://liteka.ru/english/library/1652-
the-gentleman-from-san-francisco-and-other-stories
3.Chekhov A.P. The Chameleon.
URL:// https://www.libraryofshortstories.com/storiespdf/a-chameleon.pdf
4. Chekhov A.P. The Fat and the Thin.
URL://https://www.gutenberg.org/files/13414/13414-h/13414-h.htm#link2H_4_0020
5. Chekhov A.P. The Death of a Government Clerk.
URL://https://www.gutenberg.org/files/13414/13414-h/13414-h.htm#link2H_4_0021
6.Dostoevsky F.M. Crime and Punishment.
URL://https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2554/2554-h/2554-h.htm
7. Gogol N.V. The Overcoat.
URL://https://originalbook.ru/the-overcoat-n-v-gogol-english-shinel-n-v-gogol/
8. Gorkij A.M. Old Izergil.
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URL://https://mybook.ru/author/maksim-gorkij/old-izergil-and-other-stories-staruha-izergil-i-
dr/read/
9. Kasack, Wolfgang Russian Literature 1945-1988. München, Verlag Otto Sagner in
Kommission, 1989. 158 p.
URL://https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/id/c08ccbc1-7f31-433b-88f4-
34c99681fb89/1003647.pdf
10. Kropotkin P. Russian Literature. New York, McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMV, 1905. 360
p.
URL://https://ia600300.us.archive.org/28/items/russianliteratur00krop/russianliteratur00krop.p
df
11.Lermontov M.U. A Hero of Our Time.
URL:// URL://https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/913/pg913-images.html
12. Mirsky, D.S. History of Russian Literature. London, Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1964, 560
p. URL://https://imwerden.de/pdf/mirsky_a_history_of_russian_literature_1964__ocr.pdf
13. Pushkin A.S. Eugene Onegin
URL://https://nabokov-lit.ru/nabokov/stihi/eugene-onegin/index.htm
14. Tolstoy L.N. After the Ball.
URL://https://archive.org/details/AfterTheDance_LevTolstoy
15. Sholokhov M.A. The Fate of a Man.
URL://https://libking.ru/books/prose-/prose-su-classics/1107313-5-mihail-sholohov-sudba-
cheloveka-russkij-i-anglijskij-parallelnye-teksty.html
16. Shukshin V.M. Quirky
URL://https://archive.org/stream/VassilyShukshinShortStories/Vassily-Shukshin-Short-
Stories_djvu.txt
17.Solzhenicin A.I. Matryona's House.
URL://https://s3.us-west-1.wasabisys.com/luminist/EB/S/Solzhenitsyn%20-
%20Stories%20and%20Prose%20Poems.pdf

Field of science 4. Literary Theory and Literary Criticism

Reading list in English
1. Dinurriyah I.S. Theory of literature: an introduction. A Handbook for English Department
Undergraduate Students Faculty of Letters and Humanities, 112 p.
URL://http://repository.uinsa.ac.id/id/eprint/1634/1/Theory%20of%20literature.pdf
2.Literary Criticism and Theory.
URL://https://ebooks.inflibnet.ac.in/engp10/
3. Wellek, R., Warren, A. Theory of Literature. New York, Harcourt, Brace and Company,
1942, 1947, 1949. 424 p.
URL://https://dn790007.ca.archive.org/0/items/theoryofliteratu00inwell/theoryofliteratu00inw
ell.pdf

Field of science 5. Mass communications

Reading list in English
1. Dinurriyah I. S. Theory of literature: an introduction. A Handbook For English Department
Undergraduate Students Faculty of Letters and Humanities, 112 p.
URL://http://repository.uinsa.ac.id/id/eprint/1634/1/Theory%20of%20literature.pdf
2. Maguire M., McAteer C. Translating Russian Literature in the Global Context. Cambridge,
UK: Open Book Publishers, 2024. 728 p.
URL://https://dn721806.ca.archive.org/0/items/abe4f061-ba27-4f41-a3aa-
7e17c5924d51/abe4f061-ba27-4f41-a3aa-7e17c5924d51.pdf
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3. Walf-Jourgensen K., Hanitzsch T. The Handbook of Journalism Studies. New York and
London. Routledge Taylor and Francis Group, 2009. 467 p. URL://
https://keralamediaacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Handbook-of-Journalism-
Studies.pdf

Field of science 6. Cultural studies

Reading list in English
1. Kropotkin, P. Russian Literature. New York, McClure, Phillips & Co. MCMV, 1905. 360 p.
URL://https://ia600300.us.archive.org/28/items/russianliteratur00krop/russianliteratur00krop.p
df
2. Maguire M., McAteer C. Translating Russian Literature in the Global Context. Cambridge,
UK: Open Book Publishers, 2024. 728 p.
URL://https://dn721806.ca.archive.org/0/items/abe4f061-ba27-4f41-a3aa-
7e17c5924d51/abe4f061-ba27-4f41-a3aa-7e17c5924d51.pdf
3. Spector I. An Introduction to Russian History and Culture. New York. Van Nostrand
Company Inc., 1964. 500p.
URL://https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.58976/page/n19/mode/2up

4.2 Recommended online courses

Field of science 1. Russian language. Languages of the peoples of Russia
Online Link Course description
courses in
English
1. Miracles of URL://https://www.cour The course is structured to advance knowledge
Human sera.org/learn/human- and skills relevant to comparing languages, to
Language: An language identify key problems, questions, and themes
Introduction shaping academic inquiry relevant to the subject
to Linguistics area of philology and linguistics. The course
integrates theoretical foundations with case-based
learning in phonology and phonetics, morphology
and syntax, pragmatics and semantics, as well as
in cognitive studies and sociolinguistics.
2.Study URL://http://www.study- The course is designed to develop core
Russian languages-online.com/ competencies in the Russian language. It offers a
online range of materials suitable both for beginners and
for learners with prior experience. The online
modules support those who are new to Russian as
well as individuals seeking to strengthen and
refine their language skills. The course is
complemented by additional resources for
independent study.
3.Russian For URL:// The course offers an introduction to Russian as a
Everyone https://www.russianforev foreign language, focusing on the development of
eryone.com/ students’ understanding of Russian grammar and
sentence structure. It covers a range of materials—
from the fundamentals of the Russian alphabet and
reading rules to thematic vocabulary—enabling
learners to build a practical lexicon of common
phrases and expressions for communication on
familiar topics.
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Field of science 2. Theoretical, Applied and Comparative Linguistics

Online courses Link Course description
in English
1.The Bilingual URL://https://www.co This course consists of several thematic modules.
Brain ursera.org/learn/biling The course provides students with a conceptual
ual framework for understanding bilingualism by
discussing literature relevant to differences in age
of initial learning, proficiency, and control in the
nonverbal, single-language language and dual-
language literature. The course offers an in-depth
examination of the latest research related to how
humans learn one or two languages and other
cognitive skills. The course is structured
progressively, from basic concepts to more
advanced topics.
2.Miracles of URL://https://www.co The course is structured to advance knowledge
Human ursera.org/learn/huma and skills relevant to comparing languages, to
Language: An n-language identify key problems, questions, and themes
Introduction to shaping academic inquiry relevant to the subject
Linguistics area of philology and linguistics. The course
integrates theoretical foundations with case-based
learning in phonology and phonetics, morphology
and syntax, pragmatics and semantics, as well as
in cognitive studies and sociolinguistics.
3.VLC303 – URL://https://oer- The course is aimed at integrating empirical, data-
Corpus vlc.de/enrol/index.php driven methodologies with theoretical linguistic
Linguistics: ?id=149 analysis. In particular, it promotes a deeper
Linguistic understanding of the complexities involved in
Applications linguistic theory through empirical evidence from
corpus data, identifying and interpreting patterns,
trends, and anomalies in language use. The course
strengthens students’ capacity to analyze and
interpret language variation across different
contexts, genres, and time periods.
4. URL://https://studio.o The course ensures the development of skills in
Communication penedu.ru/course/cour the field of the theory of communication, and
theory: Bridging se- equips students with theoretical and practical tools
academia and v1:hse+COMMTHEO for developing models and concepts used for
practice RY+2023 communication studies.

4. Scientifi URL://https://stepik.or The course is structured to advance knowledge

c Writing Skills g/course/176259/prom and skills relevant to academic writing, ultimately
o enabling students to demonstrate proficiency in
academic writing and the preparation of research
papers. The course aims to provide the
background and train practical skills in different
aspects of presenting research findings in written
form. The course is structured progressively, from
basic concepts to more advanced topics, while
each module focuses on a specific aspect of the
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subject. The course focuses on various types of

scientific publications, including abstracts,
conference presentations, research articles, and
review papers. It guides students through the
entire process of scientific writing—from
conducting a literature review for the introduction
to the final submission of a manuscript.

Field of science 3. Russian and Slavic literature

Online Link Course description
courses in
English
1.Modernism: URL://https://stepik.org/ The online course features lectures and practical
Russian Poets course/123275/promo assignments focused on key aspects of the
of the Silver biographies of Russian Silver Age poets. It fosters
Age the development of skills in poetics and individual
stylistic analysis, while also enhancing students’
ability to apply literary theories and methods of
textual interpretation.
2.Russian URL://https://www.clas The course offers an in-depth examination of the
Formalism – scentral.com/classroom/ history and development of Russian Formalism—
Introduction to youtube-7-russian- from its foundational principles to its treatment of
Theory of formalism-109418 key distinctions such as poetic versus practical
Literature language and plot versus story. It also provides
students with a conceptual framework for
understanding the critique of perception and the
literary devices that serve specific functions
within a text.
3.Golden age URL://https://russiancul This course offers an in-depth exploration of 19th-
of Russian tureschool.com/course/g century Russian literature, encompassing both
literature olden-age-of-russian- poetry and prose. Students will read and analyze
literature/ selected excerpts from the works of major Russian
authors of the period, including A.S. Pushkin, M.
Yu. Lermontov, N.V.Gogol, L.N.Tolstoy, F.M.
Dostoevsky, F.I.Tyutchev, and I.S. Turgenev. The
course provides a conceptual framework for
understanding the distinctive literary styles and
thematic concerns of each writer. Instructional
materials include video lectures, curated texts, and
interactive learning components.

Field of science 4. Literary Theory and Literary Criticism

Online courses Link Course description
in English
1.Masterpieces URL://https://pll.harva This course explores how great writers refract
of World rd.edu/course/masterpi their world and how their works are transformed
Literature eces-of-world- when they intervene in our global cultural
literature landscape today. Focusing mainly on works of
literature that take the experience of the broader
world as their theme, this course provides students
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with a conceptual framework for understanding

the varied artistic modes in which great writers
have situated themselves in the world. The course
promotes a deeper understanding of the
complexities involved in the understanding of the
deep roots of today’s intertwined global cultures.
The course also enhances students’ ability to
clearly and accurately communicate subject–
specific content in academic English.
2.Introduction URL://https://cursa.ap The course promotes a deeper understanding of
to Theory of p/en/free- the complexities involved in the world of literary
Literature course/introduction- theory. It is structured progressively, from basic
to-theory-of-literature- concepts to more advanced topics. The course
gda begins with an immersive introduction that sets
the stage for a profound journey into literary
theory. It further provides students with a
conceptual framework for understanding literary
theory, easing them into more complex concepts.
As the course progresses, it promotes a deeper
understanding of the complexities involved in the
intriguing "Ways In and Out of the Hermeneutic
Circle," delving into interpretative methods and
how meaning is derived from texts. The concept
of "Configurative Reading" is discussed, offering
insights into how readers create meaning through
the symbols and structure of texts, which is then
applied to demonstrate how to construct logical
and evidence-based conclusions. The exploration
of "The Idea of the Autonomous Artwork" and
"The New Criticism and Other Western
Formalisms" sheds light on the historical
development of literary theories and their varying
approaches to understanding texts independently
of their authors’ intentions. "Linguistics and
Literature" offers an understanding of how
language shapes literary creations, transitioning
into two significant segments on
"Deconstruction," where the complexities of
textual meaning and the philosophy behind
destabilizing texts are meticulously unfolded.
3.Literature URL://https://cursa.ap The course offers an in-depth examination of the
p/en/free- world of classical and modern literary
course/literature-ddab masterpieces. It is designed to develop students’
understanding of and moral philosophies of Leo
Tolstoy, whose epic narratives offer deep insights
into human nature and existential themes.
Tolstoy's works continue to resonate with readers
worldwide, making his inclusion essential in any
literary study. The course also presents a critical
overview of Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s penetrating
psychological explorations, allowing for a deep
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reflection on the complexities of human behavior

and ethical dilemmas. Finally, the course provides
students with a conceptual framework for
understanding profound questions about morality
and society.

Field of science 5. Mass Communications

Online courses Link Course description
in English
1.Introduction to URL://https://www. The online course provides an introduction to the
Communication coursera.org/learn/co
historical development and current state of
Science mmunication communication science. The course consists of
several thematic modules devoted to technical,
cultural and social approaches to communication
science. Each module comprises a theoretical
section and practical assignments. The course
includes a final examination designed to assess the
knowledge and analytical skills acquired
throughout the program.
2.Communication URL://https://www.c The online course offers exposure to diverse
Skills for oursera.org/learn/co perspectives on communication in academic
University mmunication-skills culture. The course will help students to observe
Success ethical standards of interaction in academic and
professional contexts. Students will learn to work
effectively in various academic contexts in
multidisciplinary and cross–cultural teams.
Students will be able to present findings in both
oral and written form.
3.Introduction to URL://https://cursa.a This dynamic and engaging course is designed to
Journalism pp/en/free- develop students’ understanding of the news
course/introduction- industry. It equips students with theoretical and
to-journalism-cieh practical tools for identifying newsworthy stories
and the methodologies involved in researching,
interviewing, and presenting information
effectively. The importance of accuracy, fairness,
and impartiality in journalism is critically
examined. The course also aims to foster
analytical skills in the field of responsible
reporting and observe ethical standards of
interaction in academic and professional context.
4.Introduction to URL://https://moodle The course enables students to apply acquired
Communication .sfedu.ru/course/view knowledge to real-world scenarios in the field of
.php?id=33 communication. It is structured to advance
knowledge and skills relevant to communicating
effectively, presents a critical overview of
communication models that are best suited for
different situations, and factors that affect the
effectiveness of communication. The course
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focuses on the development of core competencies

in communication.
5.Communication URL://https://studio. The course ensures the development of skills in
theory: bridging openedu.ru/course/co the field of the theory of communication, and
academia and urse- equips students with theoretical and practical tools
practice v1:hse+COMMTHE for developing models and concepts used for
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Field of science 6. Cultural studies

Online courses in Link Course description
English
1.LIT501 - URL://https://oer- This course provides an introduction to the
Introduction to vlc.de/enrol/index. foundational concepts, genres, and techniques of
Literary Studies php?id=168 literary studies. It explores the historical evolution
of literature, key narrative and poetic forms, and
the interplay between language and storytelling.
Students will engage with critical theories, world
literature, and drama, developing skills in literary
analysis and interpretation, as well as acquiring
knowledge of core theories and concepts in the
relevant field of study. The course equips students
with theoretical and practical tools for teaching
literature, examining literature's cultural
significance and its adaptation in the digital age.
By fostering analytical and pedagogical expertise,
the course introduces methodological tools
essential for inspiring and guiding learners in
appreciating and understanding the richness of
literature.
2.Understanding URL://https://www The online course is structured to advance
Russia: A Cultural .classcentral.com/c knowledge and skills relevant to the exploration of
history ourse/the-great- Russia’s amazing cultural history with renowned
courses-plus- historians and Russian experts.
understanding-
russia-a-cultural-
history-131710
3.Cross-Cultural URL://https://stepi This online course enables students to apply
Features of k.org/course/74495 acquired knowledge to real–world scenarios while
Personality and /promo learning which personality traits and features are
Social Behaviour universal, and which are culturally specific. The
course facilitates the acquisition of experience in
culture and its impact on personality traits,
socialization, personality development and
interpersonal relations. The course helps students
shape their skills of constructive communication
and reasoned debate.
4.Communication URL://https://studi The course ensures the development of skills in the
theory: bridging o.openedu.ru/cours field of the theory of communication and equips
academia and e/course- students with theoretical and practical tools for
practice
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v1:hse+COMMTH developing models and concepts used for

EORY+2023 communication studies.

5.Russian URL:// The course aims to build foundational knowledge

hospitality – the https://stepik.org/c of Russian etiquette and is designed to enhance
rules of etiquette ourse/91645/promo students’ understanding of the culture, history, and
traditions that underpin the formation of the
Russian national character. It also offers an in-
depth exploration of the concept of the Russian
soul and the distinctive features of the Russian
character.