The Development of Russian Cultural Identity in the Context of Intercultural Interaction

The article examines the problem of the formation and development of the Russian cultural identity in foreign language classes. Co-learning a foreign language and culture contributes to the development of a multicultural language identity, expanding the boundaries of one’s own worldview, which improves one’s understanding of the mentality of a foreign-speaking interlocutor from the perspective of one’s own cultural affiliation, and helps one find a way out of potential situations of cultural conflict. The authors define the concept of the Russian cultural identity in the context of intercultural interaction and identify its components: conceptual, sensual and etiquette.