„Multisemiotic objects” in teaching Russian as a foreign language

The article deals with the possibility of using multisemiotic objects as authentic materials in teaching Russian as a foreign language. Multisemiotic objects are understood as semiotic inhomogeneous objects which include various codes: verbal (signs of natural language) and non-verbal, that is signs belonging to other semiotic systems, such as iconic (colour, font, video, gestures), olfactory codes (smells), tactile signs (touch). The usage of multisemiotic objects during Russian language class encourages interest and motivation, provokes to speak, helps in communication, contributes to the improvement of communication and cultural competence, and improves memorisation processes.