Largest US school district limits screens in classrooms
Let's go in order. The board of the largest school district in Los Angeles met on April 21, 2026, and put a resolution to a vote...
May 1, 2026
Where did these strange Russian letters come from, and who else uses them?
If you opened this article, we have a couple of guesses as to why. Either your child asked something that you...
April 30, 2026
Russian-speaking community in the USA. Where to find your people and how it helps children
Moving is one thing. Finding people you don't need to explain anything to is another. Why community is important not only...
April 30, 2026
Diminutive Suffixes in Russian: How They Are Formed and When to Use Them
Seven-year-old Alyosha came back from school. His mom met him: «Alyoshenka, how was your day?» He went into his room, and immediately the phone rang with his grandma calling:…
April 29, 2026
The seasons in Russian: winter, spring, summer, autumn
Mom asks, «What season is it?» The child looks out the window. Snow. Says «winter.» Mom sighs. They had been studying. «Winter» was hanging on the...
April 28, 2026
Numbers in Russian: why a child says «eight» instead of «восемь»
Numbers in Russian: Why a child says «eight» instead of «восемь» Grandma is calling. She asks: «How old are you?» The child looks at the camera. Pause. «Eight.»...
April 27, 2026
Russian Winter Hat: History, How to Wear, and Where to Buy
A package arrived from Moscow. The box is big, heavy, with handwriting on it. The child in the hallway impatiently pulls at the tape. Mom is nearby. We opened it...
April 27, 2026
Russian Italic Script. How to write by hand and printable handwriting worksheets
The postcard arrived on Thursday. A plain white envelope with a stamp from Saratov, Grandma's return address written askew in blue ink. Mom took out a sheet of paper...
April 27, 2026
How to ask for and respond to thanks
«Please in Russian: how to ask for and respond to thanks Mom asks child: »Please pass the sugar.« The child passes it. Mom says »thank you." Child..."
April 26, 2026
How to ask "How are you?" in Russian and what to answer
Grandma calls. She asks, «How are you?» The child is silent. Or says «good.» Grandma waits. She doesn't get an answer. This isn't a matter of upbringing. The child is happy...
April 26, 2026
