In Uzbekistan's rapidly reforming higher education system, Russian language instruction plays a crucial role for non-philological students across fields such as medicine, engineering, economics, IT, tourism, and law. Russian serves as a gateway to professional literature, international cooperation within the Eurasian space, and career opportunities in multilingual environments. Despite this importance, students frequently encounter barriers: theoretical knowledge of grammar and vocabulary rarely translates into fluent spontaneous speech, motivation declines due to repetitive drills, and psychological anxiety hinders real communication. Interactive methods — active, student-centered approaches emphasizing collaboration, practical application, and engagement — offer an effective solution. Techniques like role-playing, brainstorming, the "carousel," "aquarium," project-based learning, gamification, and blended digital tools significantly enhance communicative competence, reduce speaking fear, boost retention, and increase intrinsic motivation. This expanded article draws on recent Uzbek pedagogical research (2023–2026), classroom experiences from universities in Qarshi, Tashkent, Bukhara, Samarkand, and other regions, and practical examples tailored to Uzbek-speaking learners. It aims to equip university students, future specialists, and young instructors with actionable insights and evidence-based recommendations for adopting these methods.

Interactive methods, Russian language teaching, communicative competence

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