Distance Learning of the Russian Language for Bangladeshi Students: Opportunities and Prospects

The aim of the article is to analyze the conditions and experience of using distance learning in Bangladesh to determine the possibilities of teaching Russian in this format.

Methods. In the course of the work, the analysis of scientific papers, statistical data, comparison, description were used.

Results. In the post-pandemic period in Bangladesh, research is being conducted in the field of digitalization of the country and the introduction of modern technologies in education, there is a wide penetration of digital technologies into the educational process, the active use of digital devices connected to the Internet for educational purposes, teachers' access to educational and methodological resources has been expanded. In general, there is an increase in the sector of distance education services. At the same time, in rural areas and remote areas of the country there is no stable Internet and reliable electricity supply, access to high-speed Internet, computer equipment is limited due to cost, which determines the lack of computer skills, mobile communication and Internet in a certain part of the population.

Conclusions. The interest and grateful attitude towards Russia that has been characteristic of Bangladeshis since the Soviet era is expressed today in their interest in learning the Russian language and culture. The annual growth of Internet users, mobile communications, and the spread of high-speed Internet in the country over time will allow a large number of Bangladeshis to access online courses and electronic training programs, textbooks on the Russian language. The presence of schools, programs, courses offering foreign language education and providing services remotely, as well as the focus of education in Bangladesh on the further widespread use of digital and distance education technologies creates prospects for teaching Russian to a large number of residents of the country.

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