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This resource guide for teachers of Russian in the United Kingdom contains 11 chapters designed to encourage and support secondary school Russian language instruction. The first chapter discusses the status and potential of Russian instruction in the United Kingdom. The second chapter addresses topics in instructional management, including identification of learner needs, using available resources, and evaluating instructional materials. Filling in the gaps in instructional materials by creating or adapting existing materials is the subject of chapter 3. Chapter 4 offers practical advice for classroom methodology. Chapter 5 provides ideas for incorporating Russian culture into the classroom environment, and chapter 6 discusses the teacher's role in arrangement of visits and travel. The seventh and eighth chapters focus on the objectives of student assessment and on standardized tests. Chapters 9 and 10 list resources for further information on teacher training, the language teaching profession, and professional development. (MSE)