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10 Russian Words That Even Native Speakers Mispronounce
What is the correct word for beet or beet, pipeline or pipeline? There are many words in the Russian language, the accents in which are confused even by native Russian speakers. What to say


5 Russian authors who are more loved in the West than in Russia
Russian names rumble all over the world! Fyodor Dostoevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Alexander Pushkin - these authors reflect the cultural code and life of that time. We know what kind of


Why Geography Still Matters — and Why Your Child Should Learn It
Want to do an experiment with your child? Find a map and ask him to show your hometown where you were born. And then have him or her point to the map


How Your Child Can Learn Russian in Just 6 Months
How to teach a child to speak Russian competently in just 6 months? Abroad, children quickly get used to a new language and culture. The whole environment is English-speaking and


Modern Russian Children’s Authors Worth Reading
Remember children's classics like "Carlson" or "Winnie the Pooh"? Reading books to children is very important. It is especially important to read books in Russian abroad if you want to


Whose Math Is Better? A Look at Teaching Approaches in the U.S. and Russia
Whose math is better? Who would have thought that math could be different from country to country. No, of course, 2+2 will be 4 everywhere. But how different


Modern Teen Subcultures 2025: Who's Out There Besides the "Quadrobears"?
Think emos, goths and punks are a thing of the past? Today's subcultures are different than they were in the early 00's, but there aren't fewer of them. On the contrary!


Poems about Alexander Pushkin: what other writers wrote about him
Pushkin's works are known all over the world. But not everyone knows how many works were dedicated to this Great Poet. Alexander Sergeyevich was the true Gold of Russian poetry,


Kids Books About Summer: What to Read with Your Child
Reading is certainly beneficial. But why is it so important for everyone, especially in summer? In summer, the strain on the brain becomes minimal. Children are relaxed without regular classes and homework


Boost Your Child’s Russian Over the Summer — 3-Month Intensive Plan
Russian language for children can seem complicated and boring. If you approach its study with traditional rote learning and lessons. It is quite another matter to have fun and


Top 5 Stereotypes About Russian Culture – Part 2
"Banya, vodka, accordion and salmon!" - every Russian knows these lines. But this is only part of the stereotypes about Russia that foreigners have. Here we have analyzed


What Happened to Natalia Goncharova? The Life of Pushkin’s Wife
How was the fate of Pushkin's wife after the death of the poet? We have already written about the life and work of Alexander Pushkin here. But how was the fate of Natalia Goncharova? Future


Who Benefits Most from One-on-One Russian Lessons?
Group Russian lessons online are not bringing results? Then it's time to change your approach. What to do if your child doesn't really want to study and even with regular lessons


Why Is Russian Considered Such a Difficult Language?
Which language is the most difficult language in the world? You may be surprised, but according to many foreigners, the most difficult language in the world is Russian.


Russian poetry and its influence on culture
Why is Pushkin read even in Japan? One can talk about Russian poetry endlessly. It is not for nothing that it is read all over the world. In fact, many foreigners even specifically


Poems about summer for different ages
The Russian language is truly unique and multifaceted! Thousands of amazing works have been written in Russian, which are read all over the world. Many foreigners even learn Russian on purpose


The most common reasons for children's spelling mistakes when writing - how we teach children not to make mistakes
Is it correct: "Slip" or "Slip"? Where do you put the accent: "Svekla" or "Svekla"? Foreigners are afraid of the Russian language like fire, because it is very difficult to learn. And this


9 online resources about the Russian language that will help adults and children to write without mistakes
How can children write without mistakes? Regular instruction is the main part of learning Russian to get results. But this is not enough. There are many services to help your child.


Interslavic: A Common Slavic Language Without Translation?
A single language for all Slavic peoples? Sounds convenient. But is it possible? All Slavic languages are similar to each other. We have many recognizable words, thanks to which


How We Help Students Prepare for the Avant STAMP Russian Exam
"Liza passed the Russian exam and got extra credits in an American school. This was important for us" - this is the message we recently received from her mother


What Is a Schulte Table — And How It Can Boost Attention and Reading Speed
Many parents want to help their children develop even more effectively. And for this there are many ways and cognitive simulators. Educators and defectologists have long ago developed different exercises