RUSSIAN VERBS OF MOTION AND THEIR TEACHING TO FOREIGN STUDENTS
Abstract
The category of Russian verbs of motion is a cornerstone of the grammatical structure of the Russian language and poses significant challenges for foreign learners. This complexity stems from their inherent semantic features, such as the distinction between unidirectional and multidirectional actions, the interplay between imperfective and perfective aspects, and the extensive range of prefixation patterns that modify both spatial and figurative meanings. These linguistic characteristics make the acquisition of motion verbs critical for mastering Russian, as they underpin communicative competence and linguistic accuracy in both spoken and written discourse.
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