Повышение квалификации преподавателей русского языка в Чехии : (организация, основные направления и актуальные проблемы)

The article is devoted to the possibilities of improving the professional qualifications of Russian language teachers in 2019–2024 in the Czech Republic. In connection with recent events (pandemic, Russian-Ukrainian war), which have greatly affected the Czech education system as a whole, some trends in the field of advanced training of Russian language teachers are considered. More emphasis is placed on reviewing the existing offering and thematic focus of the courses. The first part of the article raises questions about changes in interest in the Russian language in a historical perspective, summarizes information about the foundation of Russian studies in individual universities, mentions organizations developing pedagogical foundations for teaching foreign languages, as well as other entities offering similar courses for Russian language teachers. The article presents available statistical data concerning the change in interest in the Russian language among primary and secondary school students. The final section lists several issues that influence changes in the organization of advanced training courses for Russian language teachers in the Czech Republic.