The manual is a kind of anthology of Russian poetry: 39 poets are represented in it by one or three poems (in the first part - 14 poets of the XVIII-XIX centuries .). by M. In. Lomonosov to I. Z. Surikov, and two folklore texts, in the second part - 25 poets of the XX-XXI centuries . — from I. A. Bunin to W. N. and .. The publication reflects the thematic, genre, style richness of Russian poetry . Each section of the manual includes a biographical sketch, questions and tasks of different types and the keys to them, if necessary - historical and literary commentary. The purpose of the tasks is to identify the potential of the Russian word, penetration into the figurative system of the work, comprehension of the author's idiostyl. The manual has a methodical orientation: the main attention is paid to the formation of skills in the analysis of poetic text, the assimilation of theoretical concepts, the expansion of the vocabulary of students . It is intended for foreign students of humanitarian specialties studying Russian at the middle and advanced levels, can be used in classroom classes on Russian literature, stylistics, individual, analytical reading and for independent work. The manual will also provide practical assistance to teachers of literature and secondary school students .