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In the last decade,invitroexperiments have shown that mechanical properties of the bases could markedly influence the efficacy of differentiation of the induced pluripotent and embryonic stem cells and their development into the mature phenotype. By changing of mechanical, elastic and structural characteristics of the base, it is possible to increase the percentage of stem cells that differentiate to cardiomyocytes. The study was aimed at evaluation of the effects induced by changing physical characteristics of the base on the formation of phenotypic characteristics of cardiac cells. This included the comparison of structural properties of the cultured layer of heart tissue obtained by changing of elasticity and structure of polymeric bases. The results showed significant differences in calcium activity and structural characteristics of cardiomyocytes depending on the base properties, as well as significant variation in the excitation conduction. As long as conduction abnormalities in the heart tissues can often lead to occurrence of life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, the results can be used to determine patient groups at increased risk of death from heart failure.

This article discusses the features of the application of international "green" standards in Russian practice. In addition, the features of Russian "green" standards are considered and a comparative analysis of the similarities and differences of the five "green" standards is carried out (BREEAM, LEED, DGNB, "Green standards", STO NOSTROY). The experience of application in Russian project activities has been studied. Moreover, the article presents the results of a scientific and practical experiment, which is carried out as part of a scientific research. The experiment involves 15 senior students, 3 experts in various "green" standards. As part of the thesis, each student conducted a training assessment of his object, designed as part of the diploma qualification work, according to one of the proposed "green" standards. Further, the result of the work is included in the form of an additional and independent section in the Explanatory Note to the diploma. In result, the main difficulties in the application of "green" standards are identified, conclusions are drawn on their positive impact on the design process. The relevance of possessing knowledge in the field of application of international "green" standards is noted, as well as ways of smooth implementation of the basic principles of "green" standards in the design practice of Russian architects are proposed.

The present article is devoted to creating an effective form of communication strategy within the process of teaching a foreign language (FL) and providing a means of stimulating cognitive interest, motivation, as well as cognitive-practical independence among students in the process of mastering an FL. On the basis of the given analysis, it is concluded that communicative learning strategies can develop critical thinking in students by reason of the problematic nature of educational tasks and consequently create a basis for their linguistic self-organization and creativity. Thus, effective communication can meet established trends in modern education in order to strengthen the practical component of learning process for a more effective form of professional and professional-applied competencies of future graduates of higher education institutions. Within the framework of FL teaching, it also allows students to develop abilities to adapt to different linguistic situations, both domestic and professional, and have great prospects for their applications in the field of education due to their focus on further creative development and self-education in students.

This article is devoted to didactic and methodological aspects of using information technologies for the development of foreign language communicative competence and assessing the degree of its formation among students. The aim of the study was to determine the didactic conditions for the use of the video conferencing mode as one of the methodological tools to improve the effectiveness of teaching foreign languages at the university, organized both in full-time and in distance. The main empirical research method was experimental training, the evaluation of the results of which was carried out on the basis of specially developed criteria. The study showed that the high didactic potential of this type of modern information technology, such as video conferences with native speakers of a foreign language, which can be realized with competent methodological support, including preliminary planning, preparation and thorough study of all aspects and stages of the lesson. At the same time, the directing and coordinating activity of a teacher who acts as a moderator of educational activities in the lesson is necessary. Assessment of students' speech skills should be conducted in accordance with clear criteria. Subject to the identified didactic conditions, the educational process is enriched with new organizational forms, cognitive independence of students is developing, cognitive interest is stimulated, and positive motivation for learning a foreign language is increased.

The article deals with the peculiarities of modern technologies in teaching professional French, taking into account the requirements of international examinations, specific language-learning needs of students and level of their language proficiency. Pedagogical technologies are demonstrated by the example of teaching business French in the sphere of tourism, hotel business, as well as the guide-interpreters training. The educational courses are aimed at the development of basic speaking skills and skills necessary for business communication in French. The developed pedagogical technology is based on French for specific purposes (FOS) methodology and cognitive-practical activity methods that allow to develop trainees’ communicative competence and their cognitive independence effectively. One of the conditions for successful development of communicative competence in the field of business communication in a foreign language is to ensure that students do the necessary number of training exercises, in particular, connected with the use of business vocabulary, as well as with speaking exercises aimed at solving communication problems in real life situations of business communication. Similarity to the real life business environment is achieved through the use of information technologies and simulation games, which ultimately enhances the individual's ability to interact with others and adapt in the social and professional spheres of life. Successful completion of the end-of-course assessment is indicative of the fact that the students have reached high business communication competency.

The article is devoted to defining the peculiarities of national perception through the analysis of the comments taken from news media. The research is based on comparative and contrastive analysis of the reader’s comments to the articles devoted to the terroristic attack in Nice happened on July 14, 2016 and reflected in mass media in the French and Russian languages. On the first stage of the research the object of comment and the peculiarities of its representation in two languages are defined. On the second stage of the research the frame analysis of the studied material is fulfilled, consisting of defining the contextual frames. The key topical subframes, which in turn are divided into slots, are determined in the structure of frames. The logical-semantic relations are built among the structural elements of frames. The possibility of crossing topically-different subframes within one frame is demonstrated. The frequency of domination of this or that slot in comments is defined and explained. The allomorphic and isomorphic features defined in the research show the peculiarities of cultural and historical values influencing national mentality.