PROJECT-BASED LEARNING AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES IN TEACHING RUSSIAN AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Abstract

The rapid development of digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed contemporary language education. In teaching Russian as a Foreign Language (RFL), innovative pedagogical approaches are increasingly combined with digital tools to enhance students’ linguistic and communicative competence. One of the most effective student-centered approaches is project-based learning (PBL), which promotes active participation, critical thinking, collaboration, and autonomous learning. This article examines the integration of project-based learning and artificial intelligence technologies in teaching Russian as a foreign language at the university level. The study analyzes the pedagogical potential of AI-powered tools, including ChatGPT, intelligent tutoring systems, machine translation applications, and digital content generators, within project-based educational environments. The paper highlights the benefits, challenges, and methodological principles of implementing AI-assisted project activities in RFL instruction. The findings demonstrate that the combination of project-based learning and AI technologies contributes to the development of language proficiency, intercultural competence, creativity, and digital literacy among foreign language learners.