This article reveals the criteria for the selection of historical and literary texts for educational purposes. The correct selection of historical and literary texts will make it possible to correctly assess the textual basis of existing textbooks for secondary schools, and will also serve not only as a means of improving students' Russian speech, but will also play a significant role in the formation of sociolinguistic competence.
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