The realia of Russian linguoculture in linguodidactic aspect

This work addresses the issue of studying the realia of Russian linguoculture in linguodidactic aspect. It emphasizes the necessity of developing intercultural competence through the parallel acquisition of linguistic units in the native and foreign languages. Special attention is given to the integration of the Russian studies component into the foreign language educational process, aimed at enhancing knowledge of Russian cultural realia and their reflection through the English language. By realia of Russian linguoculture we understand English designations of linguistic units that denote objects and phenomena of Russian culture related to various spheres of Russian life, from intercultural linguistic perspective. The study proposes a thematic classification of realia, encompassing 17 sections that cover different aspects of the country’s life, such as symbolism, history, geography, economy, culture, and traditions. Based on this classification, a model of a thematic glossary has been developed, including translation of and commentary on cultural realia. The experimental part of the research comprised a survey of students aimed at compiling the inventory of realia grouped under certain topics. The results were visualized and compared with the inventory generated by artificial intelligence service, revealing differences in singling out the most significant realia of Russian lingvoculture. The study emphasizes the importance of systematic organization of realia and the creation of a specialized glossary to enhance the effectiveness of studying Russian culture in a foreign language as part of intercultural competence.