THE CONCEPT OF "RUSSIAN LITERATURE AS FOREIGN" (RLKI)

This article examines the theoretical foundations and empirical aspects of the concept of "Russian Literature as Foreign" (RLKI). It analyzes the concept's key characteristics, its methodological functions, and its place in the system of teaching Russian as a foreign language, as well as related issues such as author selection, text adaptation, and a culture-oriented approach. Based on literary sources and practice, recommendations for refining and developing the concept are offered.