The mysterious letter Y: uniqueness and origin
The Russian language has undergone many changes over its hundreds of years of existence. You probably wouldn't understand a person who lived 500 years ago today...
September 8, 2025
St. Petersburg and New York: Two Capitals of Art
What do Saint Petersburg and New York have in common? Far more than just the fact that their names are hyphenated. They are two cultural capitals…
September 7, 2025
International Literacy Day: Why September 8 Matters
Did you know that literate people have their own holiday? September 8th is International Literacy Day. And it is…
September 6, 2025
Russian Food in America: From Borscht to Pirozhki
Borscht is one of the traditional symbols of Russian cuisine. This word is known on all continents. And borscht in America is not just...
September 5, 2025
Russian Classics in Hollywood: From Tolstoy to Chekhov
Russian classics have also become classics in Hollywood. Many works by Russian writers have become beloved in most countries around the world. The books have been translated into...
September 4, 2025
New English Words of 2025: How Language Keeps Evolving
Every language evolves and is enriched with new words every day. This happens under the influence of changes in the world, technology, and political situations...
September 3, 2025
Why Kids Refuse to Learn Their Parents’ Language (and How to Change That)
Many parents want to develop bilingualism in their children. After all, it's so beneficial. Children will speak and think in two languages simultaneously...
September 2, 2025
When Does Summer Really Begin? Why Seasons Start on Different Dates Around the World
June 1st in Russia is the happiest day for children. After all, it's the first day of summer. But September 1st in...
September 1, 2025
Yuri Nikulin: The Clown Who Made a Nation Smile
Yuri Nikulin was a magnificent artist. He made the whole country laugh. The very sound of his name brings back warm nostalgia for...
August 31, 2025
Mini-Me Fashion: Why Parents Dress Like Their Kids (and Vice Versa)
Almost every girl adores dolls and dreams of a little copy of herself. Even psychologists claim that children dress dolls and play...
August 30, 2025
