The manual is intended to enhance the speaking skills of students who speak Russian at level B2 and above. There are 35 topics for discussion. Each topic consists of an infographic, text, and 10 activities and discussion questions. Topics range from the choice of dog breeds to the history of timekeeping in Russia. The most interesting and relevant topics from the point of view of discussion in a foreign audience have been selected. The manual can be used in classes with a teacher in the classroom and for independent homework.