Subject of the study includes the use of Russian chastushkas in Russian as a foreign language lessons for Chinese students. Students at level A2 are considered. Chastushkas help to learn the language. The work selects chastushkas according to simple rules: words should be understandable, grammar not too complex, rhythm clear, topics close to students. Phonetic, lexical and grammatical difficulties of Chinese learners are taken into account. The work also suggests how to work with a chastushka in class. First, students need to be prepared, then the text is analysed, and then creative tasks are performed. Different phonetic, lexical and communicative exercises are used to reinforce the material. The main goal is to help Chinese students speak better, understand Russian culture and not be afraid of mistakes at the initial stage. Scientific novelty lies in the fact that the research proposes and substantiates a methodology for using chastushkas in a Chinese classroom (level A2), including principles for selecting material adapted for this group of learners, systematised with regard to the linguocultural characteristics of Chinese students, as well as developed stages of work and types of exercises. The use of chastushkas in teaching Russian as a foreign language helps reduce language anxiety, increase motivation, facilitate effective acquisition of vocabulary and grammar, and also introduces students to Russian culture, developing their sociocultural competence. The proposed methodology can be recommended for use at the initial stage of teaching Russian to Chinese students. In addition, chastushkas develop phonetic skills thanks to clear rhythm and rhyme, reduce cognitive load and increase interest in learning the language. Research methodology includes an analysis of literature on the methodology of teaching Russian as a foreign language and linguoculturology, consideration of the characteristics of students, development of criteria for selecting chastushkas (lexical, grammatical, phonetic, sociocultural) and their thematic classification. The study developed a methodology for working with a chastushka (preparatory stage, text work, creative application) and a system of exercises for skill formation.
Liu et al. (Sun,) studied this question.