How to Raise a Millionaire: Life Lessons for Future Success
Many parents ask themselves the question, «How to raise a millionaire?» Every parent wants a successful future for their children. So that the children have a happy family life, a favorite job and a large income. And even better, that the child opened his own successful business and became a millionaire. But how to raise a millionaire? Where to start? After all, it is childhood that gives a solid foundation for future life. [...]
Christmas is just around the corner: poems about winter and the New Year
It's fall. And this means that all thoughts are already focused on the winter holidays. Everyone wants the fall rains to end soon and the earth to be covered with snow-white cloth. Snowmen, snowballs, ice slides! All this will be very soon. And it's time to remember winter poems for children and adults. It is they will help immerse you and your children in a winter mood [...].
The Life and Legacy of Ivan Bunin: Poet, Novelist, Nobel Winner
Many great Russian writers have been recognized abroad. And some have even been awarded the Nobel Prize. And this is not just the recognition of the people. This is the highest assessment of talent and skill in the scientific world. Ivan Alexeyevich Bunin in 1933 became a Nobel laureate in literature. He was the first Russian author who was honored with this award. Brief biography of Bunin The writer was born in [.....]
Palme School bonuses for new and active students
Palme School has already taught Russian to tens of thousands of people. And not only Russian language. Our experienced teachers teach math and chess. And for those who want to tighten up a particular skill, we have created a conversation club and a reading school. But most importantly, at our school you can always meet the teachers and try our teaching system for free! Free lessons in [....]
The Writer’s Diary — The World’s First Blog Before the Internet
Think blogs came along with the creation of the open internet? Well, they didn't! The first blog in Russia was born back in 1873. Its author was the great Russian writer Fyodor Ivanovich Dostoevsky. Dostoevsky has always been characterized by his sharp mind and special syllable. His works are studied all over the world and have collected millions of enthusiastic reviews. Who but him [...].
Graduator and acid: what words Russian writers invented
Every language is constantly evolving and adding new words. Some words come from other languages, and some are formed by life changes or new technologies. But there are words that appear in dictionaries thanks to writers. These are author's words that express special things, qualities, or actions. Such words do not add to the works. They make them even more intense. Russian [....]
Why You Shouldn’t Force Kids to Share
Not all young children like to share toys. Sometimes some situations come to tantrums and even fights. But this behavior does not mean that the child is greedy and with this you need to urgently fight. Moreover, you should not force the child to give their toys. After all, toys for a child is not just a thing. Why children do not want to share The reason [.....]
Why Reading in Russian Matters — and How to Help Your Child Succeed
Russian language skills may not always be complete. Sometimes children come to our school with excellent speaking skills. They communicate fluently and understand everything by ear. But when reading, they have big problems. As a result, children who speak at a high level have to go to a beginner's group. After all, in standardized lessons we [.....]
The Pushkin-Dumas Myth: Exploring a Literary Urban Legend
You have probably heard the myth that Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin did not die in a duel with Dantes. It is said that he hid in France and began to create under the pseudonym Alexander Dumas. In favor of this theory there is a lot of evidence. From the style of writing to the external similarity of the poets. But there are also arguments that say that this is only a myth. Let's [...]
How to Help Your Child Feel Safe Staying Home Alone
It often happens that parents need to go away for a while. But who to leave the child with? And is it worth looking for a nanny if the child is already big enough to stay at home alone for a couple of hours? Let's start with the fact that you can leave your child alone only if he or she is ready for it. - says psychologist Nika Bolzan. And if the child is afraid to stay at home [...].