The peculiarities of teaching Russian as a foreign language, which are determined by the national and cultural specifics of the region, are analyzed. The issues under consideration are based on empirical observations, can be applied in the practical activities of Russian language teachers, and contribute to the development of national students communication skills and competencies. Methodological developments can be useful not only in the practice of teaching Russian as a foreign language in Uzbekistan, but also abroad, where the process of popularizing the Russian language is also currently underway.