The educational mission of Russian as a foreign language teacher as a factor in the development of intercultural communication

The purpose of the study is to describe the experience of the educational expedition "In Russian about Russia" as one of the factors of popularization of Russian culture among young people studying Russian abroad, as well as the formation of friendly relations with foreign colleagues, the preservation of patriotism and resistance of russophobia. The scientific novelty lies in the fact that the format proposed by the authors is relevant for conducting among students of various nationalities, as well as among compatriots living abroad. In addition, the work can be carried out both in the classroom, and in a remote or mixed form. As a result of the implementation of the expedition project, the need for such educational events has been revealed among Russian as a foreign language students, as well as teachers of Russian as a foreign language, as they play a significant role in strengthening international relations and mutual understanding of compatriots living abroad, make it possible not to lose touch with Russia.