The manual is a kind of anthology of Russian poetry: 39 poets (in the first part of 14, from M. In. Lomonosov to I. Z. There are three verses in the Qur'an:-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The publication reflects the thematic, genre, style richness of Russian poetry . Each section includes a biographical essay, 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 aesthetics and the author's intention. The manual has a methodical orientation: attention is paid to the formation of skills for analyzing 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 classes on Russian literature, stylistics, individual, analytical reading and for independent work. The manual will also be of practical benefit to teachers and secondary school students.