A Comparative Study on the Foreign Language Anxiety and Pleasure of Russian Teachers at Universities

Abstract

Anxiety and pleasure are fundamental emotional responses in the human body that often occur in life and work. This paper conducts a comparative study on the current levels of foreign language anxiety and pleasure among Russian language teachers at universities. The results show that owing to various factors, such as teaching pressure and professional identity, Russian language teachers at universities generally experience anxiety, with differences observed in age and teaching experience. Given the unique status and cultural background of Russian education in China, Russian language teachers also experience a certain degree of pleasure in their work. Through surveys and interviews with Russian language teachers at universities in Northeast China, it was found that teachers’ foreign language anxiety mainly stems from self-identity and student-related aspects. On the other hand, pleasure primarily comes from student interaction, teaching outcomes, and cultural exchange. To address this issue, this paper proposes corresponding measures to promote the development of Russian language education in Chinese universities, effectively addressing the contemporary question of "What role does education play in building a strong country?"