The textbook is the first part of the educational complex on Russian as a foreign language. The lexical and grammatical material presented in the textbook meets the approved requirements for the elementary level (Al) and creates the basis for continuing to study the Russian language at the basic (A2), and then at the first certification (Bl) levels. Working with the textbook involves the use of modern information and communication technologies, and the content of the educational materials is aimed at arousing students' interest in today's Russia, its history and culture and setting them up for live communication in Russian.