Russian immigrants in the US and Canada – interesting facts and stories
“How do you eat in Russian?” - this phrase immediately gives the person away as a foreigner. Or a person who left Russia a long time ago and has begun to forget his native language. There are many children in our school whose parents were once emigrants. Or immigrants. What's the right word? If you are also confused, we will help you understand these words. Let's dive into the history of where in [.....]
10 Soviet Children's Magazines: Which Ones Are Still Published Today
“Don't read Soviet newspapers before lunch,” - remember what Dr. Preobrazhensky said in Bulgakov's “Dog's Heart”? Soviet newspapers are a thing of the past, and mailboxes are now empty. And we can only remember how in the morning we used to rush to get the latest issue. Or we used to wait for the letter carrier to get the long-awaited subscription from his hands. In addition to daily newspapers, Soviet people subscribed to many magazines [...].
Russian poets' poems about spring: teaching with children of different ages
“The grass is green, the sun is shining,” - from childhood these lines are familiar to everyone who studied in a Russian school. Agree, we would like our children to love poetry and admire the beauty of the native language. After all, learning poems by heart is not only a great workout for memory, but also the ability to recognize the nuances of meaning and replenish the vocabulary. On the eve of World Poetry Day (21 [...].
Interesting facts about March equinox in 2025
When all New Year's celebrations seem to be behind us, in some countries another new year comes at the end of March. It may have different names, but it is tied to an important astronomical day - the vernal equinox. Why this day is special and how it was honored in ancient times and now, let's tell you all in order. What is the vernal equinox? Let's not go into [...]
Soviet Board Games for Groups That Are Still Popular Today
Do you agree, when you see your favorite games from childhood, warm memories of simple and carefree times, of strong friendship and young parents come into play? Despite the fact that children spent a lot of time outdoors, in Soviet times there were a lot of games that could be played by the company. In some periods of the USSR, board games had different purposes - from [...]
A selection of 8 movies based on games: released and coming out in 2025
Why do children play a lot? Some parents ask themselves this question. But do not rush to scold your child for «useless» pastime - better share his hobbies. If you do not like to play, we have a solution - movies based on video games. Screenplays - a great opportunity for adults to understand the hobbies of their children and learn what they are so interested in games. Angry [....]
Bullying at school: how parents should act
Do you remember the Soviet movie directed by Rolan Bykov, “The Scarecrow”? Where all the classmates turned against the new girl and began to “bully” her, as it is fashionable to say nowadays? It seemed unthinkable in the 80's in a Soviet school - bullying at school. In fact, that 40-50 years ago that now, this is a common behavior in the children's collective. Let's understand what psychologists say, and [...]
Top 10 Soviet cartoons, which were taken apart for quotes
Do you remember how in the USSR children looked forward to watching cartoons on TV? And, despite the fact that at first they were black and white for many people, we “painted” them in bright colors in our heads. Cartoons were rarely shown, and in order not to miss the show, the time was marked with a ballpoint pen in the newspaper of TV programs. Painted, plasticine, puppet - all Soviet children had their favorite [...].
How to memorize new words faster: online Russian language trainer
How many new words can I learn per day? So as not to overstretch the brain and not to kill motivation at the root, especially when it comes to a child. Let's talk today about how easy it is to build up your Russian vocabulary with the help of a special interactive tool developed at our school. What is the optimal number of words to memorize per day Surely you have seen advertisements for various [...].
Russian Bandana: how Russian headwear became a part of global music trends
In September 2024, a track by popular Indian rapper Dhanda Nyoliwala called ‘Russian Bandana’ was released. The song immediately won the love of fans of this singer's work, not only in India, but also beyond its borders. The music video on Youtube channel has garnered 155 million views in 5 months, and the track can be found on top streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple [...]
