Teaching Foreigners the History of Russia in Context of Integration Processes of Cis Countries1

Abstract

The article considers the significance of teaching the course of history for foreigners coming to Russia. It is noted that the studying of traditions and culture of the host country helps them to adapt to the social life of Russia. Besides, it is emphasized that the general historical knowledge creates the condition for overcoming ethnic and cultural barriers and it becomes one of the spiritual factors of Eurasian integration. Particular attention is paid to the content of the course in which specific historical examples show that Russia was founded and developing thanks to the unity and interaction of different nations, traditions and cultures.

DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2015.v6n1s2p54