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Olga Kuropteva

Olga Kuropteva

Editor-in-chief of the Palme school, a specialist in child development. I write expert articles on bilingualism, adaptation to two cultures, and early learning.

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Schools in the US are launching hybrid programs right in the middle of a budget crisis. What does this mean for your child?

Let's go in order. On April 20, 2026, a school board meeting took place in Midland, Michigan. A routine event that in...

Russian Flirting: Pickup Lines and Compliments

At a friend's party. Someone brought a Russian-speaking friend. She's laughing, speaking with an accent, and tucking her hair behind her ear. You want to go over and say something...

Excuse me and forgive me in Russian: how to apologize correctly

I'm sorry and forgive me in Russian: how to apologize correctly A child accidentally bumps into a classmate. The classmate looks. The child says «sorry.» The teacher waits. Waits in Russian...

Nearly 82% American schools have experienced a cyberattack. What about your child's online lessons?

In March 2025, the US Cybersecurity Center published a report that is still being discussed in the educational community. In a year and a half...

Russian Banya: What it is, Traditions, and How it Differs from a Sauna

Grandmother says happily via video call: «Come visit in the summer, I'll take you to the banya.» The seven-year-old grandson watches, nodding. Mom in the background is already...

US schools are preparing children for future professions. Is your bilingual child already there

In April 2026, EdWeek published an analysis of what American governors discussed in their annual speeches. It turned out to be interesting...

I love you and other words of love in Russian

The cursor blinks in an empty field. At the top of the screen is a message from someone who just wrote «I love you.» I need to reply...

Yes and no in Russian: how to say, write, and when to use

Mom asks at dinner, «Do you want seconds?» The child looks up. Says «yeah.» Mom smiles. But she was expecting a different word. This isn't...

Months in Russian: table, pronunciation, and mnemonics for remembering

Months in Russian: table, pronunciation, and memory hacks In kindergarten they ask: «When is your birthday?» Child: «April.» In the evening, mom asks:…

How to say goodbye in Russian: do svidaniya, poka, and all the variations

How to say goodbye in Russian: do svidaniya, poka, and all the variations The call with Grandma is ending. They talked, they laughed. At the end, the child says «bye»...

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