Easter in the USA and Canada: How to Explain it to a Child in Russian
Russian-speaking families in the U.S. and Canada often face questions from children about Easter. A child sees chocolate eggs, bunnies in stores...
April 10, 2026
«He understands everything, but stays silent or says «OK»: what's the reason?
At ages 6-11, children already perfectly understand the difference between languages. If a child switches to English or becomes silent, it's almost...
April 9, 2026
What can a child realistically learn in Russian in one month of study
You're signing your child up for Russian lessons and thinking, «What can they accomplish in a month?» It's a normal question. Especially when in...
April 8, 2026
When to praise a child for their Russian language skills, and when it's detrimental
You tell a child «Well done, no mistakes!» and expect delight. But they roll their eyes or stop trying altogether. Sound familiar? Praise should…
April 8, 2026
Passive bilingualism: knows Russian, but stays silent
The child does everything you ask in Russian. Grandma tells a fairy tale and he listens with pleasure. But he doesn't speak himself. He answers…
April 7, 2026
The family comedy «My Dad the Bear» is coming to the big screen in the US and Canada.
This is a great reason for the whole family to go out for a Russian-language film. For most Russian-speaking families in North America, such a screening is considered rare…
April 7, 2026
Letter to Grandma: How to Help Your Child Write a Letter in Russian by Hand
When a child lives abroad, contact with grandparents in the CIS often relies on calls and messengers. But one...
April 6, 2026
Russian from mom, English from dad: how the «one parent, one language» method really works»
When two languages coexist in a family simultaneously, parents have to not only raise their children but also think about a language strategy: how to organize communication...
April 6, 2026
Russian homework: how much, how, and are they even necessary?
Tired parents often sigh: the day is already packed, and now there are Russian language exercises for children who are growing up abroad...
April 5, 2026
Russian Language on the Road: 15 Games for the Car and Plane
When a family travels a lot, the journey becomes a separate part of life: traffic jams on the way out on a weekend, long flights, waiting at the airport. On...
April 4, 2026
