This article discusses application of innovative technologies in teaching the Russian language and literature. The principle of application is simple: in the center of the sheet or board, a keyword is indicated that reflects the main topic of the text material, words and phrases are placed around, expressing ideas, key points suitable for this topic, which are connected by lines with the main concept, thus establishing new logical connections. Thus, a structure is obtained that graphically reflects our thoughts, determines the information field of this topic. So, one of the advantages of using innovative learning technologies is that they are easily adapted and transferred to various educational conditions.