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Why Handwriting Still Matters: The Soviet Secret to Neat Writing
Have you seen Soviet schoolchildren's handwriting? It's as if they were typed by a machine, not first graders. That's because at that time they paid a lot of attention to copywork. In the early days.


Grammar or Vocabulary? How to Learn Russian Effectively
How to learn Russian quickly and effectively? Many people think that there is always a loophole in learning a new language. Learn just a part of it and already have a good start


Summer in Russian Literature: A Season of Light, Change, and Inspiration
Summer in Russian literature is not just a season. It is a time of special inspiration and blossoming of life. And for some, summer is a time of reflection and inner


Russian Dialects: Why the Russian Language Isn’t the Same Everywhere
Do you think Russian is the same everywhere? Well, it's not! And it's not even about the fact that there are hundreds of nationalities living on the territory of Russia. Today we


The Russian Woman Behind Salvador Dalí’s Fame
They say that behind every great man is a great woman. And in the case of the great artist Salvador Dali, that was certainly the case! Unfortunately, not many people


Why Riddles and Brain Teasers Are So Good for Kids
Do you remember the stories about the Sphinx giving riddles to travelers? The riddles were not simple, they were logical problems. If you weren't very good at logic, you could


Agrafena Glinkina: The Woman Who Preserved the Soul of Smolensk Folklore
Agrafena Glinkina was a woman who brought the folk traditions of the Smolensk region to a wider audience. She didn’t just sing—she preserved and shared the culture of her homeland.


4 speech mistakes in Soviet movies: is it possible to speak like that?
Soviet films are loved by millions of people. And not only in Russia. We watch them with nostalgia and interest. But we rarely notice mistakes in the speech of the characters


What School Uniforms Say About Education — Then and Now
If everyday clothes were and are a reflection of the times, school uniforms are a reflection of the approach to education. In different years, school uniforms have shown how the state views


From Backyard Shoes to Fashion Icons: How Crocs Took Over the World
How did dachshund shoes go from childhood to a global trend? How could it happen? Many people remember running around the dacha in simple rubber overshoes as children


The British Woman Who Gave Pushkin to the World: Mary Hobson’s Journey into Russian Literature
Russian classical literature interests many foreigners. For some it is simply a way of learning about another culture. And for some it is a lifelong love and vocation. К


Why July 4th Matters: The Story Behind America’s Most Patriotic Holiday
Independence Day in America is the most important public holiday. The 4th of July holiday is celebrated in all states by all residents of the country with great fanfare. This holiday has become


Scaffolding: A Simple Teaching Method That Builds Confidence in Children
The scaffolding method in teaching children is used everywhere. This method in English is called "Scaffolding" and is a gradual increase in the load of learning. But let's


How to Teach Healthy Habits That Will Stay With Your Child for Life
Useful habits for a child are very important. After all, it is from childhood that the way of life for many years is formed. But children always like everything harmful. After all, it is so


How to explain "fingers" and "zenith" to a child? 10 obsolete words from Pushkin's "Prophet"
Many classics have words in them that are incomprehensible to modern readers. Children read poems and novels and constantly torture their parents about the meaning of words. And parents and


Why Dads Matter — And How to Stay Connected with Kids
Why is daddy so important in a child's life? It doesn't matter if it's a boy or a girl. And how to arrange regular communication between daddy and children, if daddy is a strong


Top-5 Family Vacation Ideas in the U.S. This Summer
Summer has arrived, and that means it's time to travel the country! In this article we have collected for you the best places for family vacations in the USA and tips


The Power of Words: What Not to Say to Your Child
Since childhood, we have been accustomed to the admonishing phrases of our parents. Familiar words? We heard them as children - and we often repeat them to our children, without even wanting to


Why Chess Is More Than Just a Game
Chess is a quiet game for introverts. And chess also seems difficult - as if it's a game only for nerds. That's what most people think. But it's not


How to Make Screen Time Useful: A Guide for Modern Parents
All children use gadgets from a certain age. Some earlier, some later. Children love the flickering screen. There are games, short colorful videos, music, pictures. It's all there. But


Phraseologisms: Sayings That Make No Sense… Until You Know Russian
"Getting away with it", "Like water off a goose", "Sitting idly by" - have you heard these phraseologisms? Those who are used to speaking Russian understand these expressions.