Russian Reading Program for Bilingual Kids
When a child lives abroad, Russian almost always becomes the «second language»: at kindergarten and school, everyone around speaks in...
April 19, 2026
How to say "thank you" in Russian: all forms and pronunciation
The grandmother gives her granddaughter cookies. The girl takes them, says «thank you,» and walks away. The grandmother smiles, but inside she's still waiting for something else...
April 18, 2026
Tender words in Russian: bunny, sunshine, and all the others
Mom is putting her daughter to bed. She's speaking Russian. But at some point, «sweetie» slips out. Then «honey.» Then «sweetie» again. The Russian words have disappeared somewhere...
April 18, 2026
Russian Alphabet for Bilingual Children: 33 Letters and Three Categories
The child looks at the letter «В.» Confidently says, «It's »bee'." Pause. Mom looks at Dad. Dad looks at Mom. "No, not 'bee'."...
April 17, 2026
How to say hello in Russian: privet, zdravstvuyte, and all the others
Dad's colleague enters the house. The child looks up. «Hi.» The colleague smiles. A pause. Dad pretends not to notice. But he did notice.…
April 17, 2026
Happy Birthday in Russian: why kids get stuck on three words and what to do about it
The child calls grandma. Pause. «Happy birthday.» Another pause. «Well, all the best.» The receiver clicks. Grandma smiles, but feels a little empty inside. Parent…
April 16, 2026
Keep Russian at Home: 7 Easy Habits for Busy Families Abroad
You teach the child Russian yourself. You pick out books, create impromptu assignments, and persuade them to read at least one page. On good days, everything...
April 16, 2026
Spring calls for a walk, and the Russian stays silent: 5 park games to liven up your language
Grass is pushing through last year's leaves. A child is already running towards a puddle shouting «Puddle!», and you're standing there thinking, well, here we go...
April 15, 2026
Why Your Child Is Silent in Russian and Which Class Fits Best
Masha, 8 years old, from Seattle. Understands Russian cartoons without subtitles. Replies to her grandmother briefly: «Yes. Fine.» Remains silent during lessons. Her parents think: ...
April 14, 2026
«Is Russian the language of the past?» How to talk to a teenager who sees no point
A 13-year-old teenager in Seattle watches streams in English. Friends communicate in English. English is taught at school. Mom asks: «Tell Grandma,...
April 14, 2026
