SOCIOCULTURAL ADAPTATION OF VOLSU FOREIGN STUDENTS (STUDENTS FROM IRAQ ARE TAKEN AS EXAMPLE)
The article shows main problems of Iraqian students entering VolSU sociocultural adaptation, such as language barrier, studying cognitive difficulties, daily routine organizing, new climate conditions. Analyzing VolSU practices, the author suggests such certain measures of foreign student’s adaptation effectiveness to increase as: providing extra hours of Russian language classes, especially practical ones in order to develop speaking skills; organizing out of class activities; taking tours on significant city sites, and providing studies assistance with tutors being involved.