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| 1 | The article focuses on the theme of using board games in Russian lessons for foreigners. Traditionally, in teaching Russian language board games are rarely used, which is proved by the few board games on sale. While in teaching other European languages, board games are often used. The introduction is centered on specific functions of these games and both their positive and negative aspects deriving from the use of games at lessons. The analysis of results shows the potential to be considered in order to develop the board game «Macedonia». This article aims to present board games as a valid way to practice a rather difficult topic in Russian language: verbs of motion, with and without prefixes. Before developing the board game, some of the most common handbooks used at language schools in Rome have been analyzed. The analysis has shown as follows: additional educational tools are needed in teaching verbs of motion allowing to shape communication situation in order to practice verb forms – with and without prefixes – as well as phraseology. The main part of the article is then dedicated to the description of the game presented: its components, the principle of dividing grammar in levels of difficulty, the rules of the game, the knowledge developed in the process of playing and the system of evaluation of this knowledge. The concept of the game is based on the following elements: minimum amount of material components, simple game rules, short duration and variable number of players. In the final part are displayed and proposed the ways to further development of this particular educational medium. Keywords: Russian as a foreign language, game techniques, board game | 1251 | ||||