Structure and content of the dictionary entry of a modern dictionary of Russian precedents for foreign students: traditional and new elements

Importance. The conception and structure development of the dictionary entry of the Russian precedents dictionary intended for teaching foreign students is presented. Modern educational practices aimed at learning Russian as a foreign language require the development of specialized lexicographic resources. Precedential phenomena are significant components of national culture that contribute to the development of a deep comprehension of language and intercultural communication. The creation of a modern dictionary that takes the specifics of foreign language students’ perception into account is a significant step in this area. The aim of the research is to analyze traditional elements of a dictionary entry and to develop new ones.
Materials and Methods. The study is based on the analysis of dictionaries and digital platforms. Methods of comparative analysis, structural description, and dictionary entry modeling are applied, enabling the identification of key elements and the proposal of their optimal combination. A survey among foreign students has been conducted.
Results and Discussion. Traditional and new elements included in the structure of dictionary entries are identified. The components include the heading, phonetic transcription and audio support, source reference, explanatory note, linguocultural commentary, visual aids, usage examples, and exercises. The proposed dictionary, enriched with modern elements, serves as a tool for enhancing linguocultural competence, facilitating the understanding of linguistic allusions, and addressing the specifics of Russian-language communication.
Conclusion. The structure of dictionary entries should incorporate both traditional and modern components that enhance the dictionary’s functionality. Adding supplementary cultural and contemporary data enriches dictionary entries, making them more adaptable to learners’ needs. The importance of a comprehensive approach to the development of dictionary entries for a modern dictionary of Russian precedents, which can become an effective tool for studying the language and culture, is highlighted.

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