Yuri Nikulin: The Clown Who Made a Nation Smile
Yuri Nikulin is a great entertainer. He amused the whole country. At the mere sound of his name, many people feel warm nostalgia for their childhood. He was a kind clown and a favorite Soviet actor. His name is familiar to every Russian-speaking person who was born before 2000. And to many young people, too. He devoted his life to the smiles of other people. But as it turned out [....]
Mini-Me Fashion: Why Parents Dress Like Their Kids (and Vice Versa)
Almost every girl adores dolls and dreams of having a little copy of herself. Even psychologists say that children dress dolls and play with them as if they were themselves. Perhaps that's why the Mini-me trend has emerged. But what is it? Why is it so popular right now? A new trend in family style After the boom of «beige moms» a new trend has emerged. [...]
Why Eco-Friendly Consumption Is Becoming a Mom Trend in 2025
The idea of eco-friendly consumption is taking over the world. Especially among today's young moms. Recycling and reuse have become trends among those who want the world for the next generation. But it's not just about the environment. In fact, this approach is beneficial on many counts. Benefits of green consumption Consciousness in consumption brings awareness in all areas of life. Such people think about [...].
The Many Shades of Russian Sadness: Why the Language Has So Many Words for Melancholy
In the fall, most of us are inevitably hit by moping. But perhaps only the Russian language has so many synonyms for a bad mood. Sadness, longing, despondency, spleen. So many different variants could only come up with deeply feeling people. And these are not just synonyms. Russian words about sadness express different shades of bad mood. Of course, it's not just about sadness. У [...]
Who Was Nikolai Korneichukov? The Real Name Behind Korney Chukovsky
Did you know who Nikolai Korneichukov was? I bet you know him and his works. After all, every Russian-speaking person read «Moidodyr» and «Mukha-Tsokotukha» as a child. Yes, Nikolai Korneichuk is the real name of Kornei Chukovsky. And in this article we will talk about this great children's writer. Brief biography Korney Chukovsky was born on March 19, 1882 in St. Petersburg. [...]
The Mystery of the Russian Soul: Why Language Holds the Key
The expression «the soul does not lie down» cannot be translated literally into any language of the world. How can the soul lie down or not lie down? Foreigners have been trying to understand the «mysterious Russian soul» for centuries. After all, everything in Russia is done «according to the dictates of the soul». But you can understand this very soul only by immersing yourself in the language and culture. What is the «Mysterious Russian soul»? Russian [....]
Cozy Fall Nights: The Best Russian Cartoons to Watch with Your Kids
Fall will soon be here. And that means it's time to get cozy and spend a family evening with your kids in the company of fall cartoons. In this article we will talk about the most atmospheric and instructive Soviet and modern Russian cartoons. Soviet cartoons about the fall 1. Hedgehog in the Fog Without this classic of animation it is impossible to imagine the fall. Atmosphere, morals, drawing - [...]
Raising Bilingual Kids: Why Russian Matters for Your Children
Many Russian-speaking emigrants want their children to know Russian language and culture. They want to keep their children in contact with their grandparents. Despite the thousands of kilometers between them. But how to develop the habit of learning Russian in a child? If everyone around them speaks English. Why should a child learn Russian? If a child grows up abroad, he can quickly forget [...]
Sofia Kovalevskaya: The Woman Who Changed Mathematics
The history of women in science goes back many hundreds of years. They've always been driven to make discoveries. Even when society belonged to men. We have already written about the first female long-distance captain and ethnographer, who spent three years in the tundra far from civilization. And today we are talking about the woman who changed the world of mathematics. Sophia Kovalevsky. But why she entered the [...].
Additional bonuses to early subscription to the annual Russian language program
Fact: Up to 70% parents choose to subscribe early. All because: Discounted tuition Only until September 1 is the old price for an annual subscription to an online program for kids. You can subscribe and get all the gifts by filling out the form below this article. The great and mighty Russian language is very difficult to learn. Especially on your own. Many foreigners have never managed to [...].
