Theoretical and methodological foundations of the formation of mutual understanding between Russian and foreign students of educational institutions

This article examines the problem of identifying novel mechanisms for organizing interaction between students of different nationalities in general education organizations. The aim of the research is to create a model for fostering mutual understanding between Russian and foreign minor students in general education organizations, based on the identified preconditions and conditions for the formation of mutual understanding between Russian and foreign minor students in general education organizations. The central scientific idea posits that stable and non-contradictory interaction between Russian and foreign students can be organized on the basis of developed mutual understanding. The scientific novelty of our research lies in the following: the concept of mutual understanding between Russian and foreign students is refined; a model for fostering mutual understanding based on Russian spiritual and moral values between Russian and foreign students in general education organizations is created. The pedagogical essence of mutual understanding is revealed as a situation of defining the jointness and reciprocity of achieving goals, and the coordination of motives and actions. The resources of the axiological approach in the formation of mutual understanding are defined, and the grounds for recognizing mutual understanding as a value are shown. It is proven that the application of the axiological approach makes it possible to create conditions for dialogue, respect, and support, which are necessary for the successful mutual understanding of students from different cultures. The stages of forming mutual understanding in a student collective are revealed.