There are two types of motivation for learning foreign languages: instrumental and integrative . While learning a foreign language outside the linguistic environment, professional interests, the content of training and the student's relationship with family members, friends, etc., play a motivating role. At the same time, the role of a foreign language teacher is growing. Motivation plays an important role in increasing the effectiveness of teaching Russian in a foreign audience. But for its appearance, it is necessary to select suitable methods that will revive the lesson at any stage, as well as create a new space for organizing problem-value communication. Keywords: Russian as a foreign language, RFL teacher, motives, motivation, methods