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Brain Gymnastics for Children: How Neuro-Exercises Improve Learning
Everyone knows that gymnastics is good for the body and health. It helps to stretch and tone muscles. But the brain is also a muscle. And its

20 Motivating Quotes from Russian Classics
Great writers not only create wonderful works that are interesting and useful to read. They create the history of their country and the whole world culture. Millions of people quote these

How to Raise a Child with Empathy
One of the most important qualities for a child and any human being is empathy. In childhood, a child's sense of self is just beginning to develop. And it's in

10 Timeless Ways to Be a Good Parent
How to be a good parent? This is the question 90% parents around the world are asking. And no one can give an exact answer to this question. Thousands of psychologists have come up with

When Confidence Turns into Arrogance: How to Help Your Child Find Balance
What if a child is conceited? Does he or she think he or she is better than everyone else and looks down on everyone? Does he or she constantly brag and even humiliate other children? Why

Why Turgenev’s A Hunter’s Sketches Is Perfect for Bilingual Readers
«Notes of a hunter» Ivan Turgenev entered the golden fund of Russian literature. And not only for the fascinating plot. This cycle of stories is very comfortable and interesting to read. Especially

Capturing Russia: The Stunning Winners of the National Photo Contest 2025
The Russian Geographical Society's photo contest called «The Most Beautiful Country» has been running since 2015. The contest has 11 main categories, as well as five special prizes and four

Russian Language Lessons — 2025 Discounts and Special Offers
Today let's get straight to the main thing without unnecessary lyrical digressions! We have decided to collect for you in one place all our discounts 2025 for Russian lessons

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. For children to have a happy family life, a favorite job and

Christmas is just around the corner: poems about winter and the New Year
It's fall. 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 snow.

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. It is the highest assessment of talent and skill

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 improve

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

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.

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 -

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

The Pushkin-Dumas Myth: Exploring a Literary Urban Legend
You have probably heard the myth that Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin did not die in his duel with Dantes. It's said that he fled to France and began to create

How to Help Your Child Feel Safe Staying Home Alone
It often happens that parents need to go away for a while. But with whom to leave the child? And is it worth looking for a nanny if the child is already big enough to

When Your Child Throws a Fit in Public: A Calm Parent’s Guide
Many children throw tantrums in stores and public places. Some just cry or scream loudly. Some fall to the floor in a tantrum. The child tries

When Kids Cross the Line: Understanding Childhood ‘Trolling
Raising children is not always easy. Every child is bound to find something to annoy their parents with. Most children from an early age learn to manipulate and provoke. And some

Russian Monsters and Western Witches: A Tale of Two Folklores
Halloween is known around the world as the holiday of fear. Nowadays, it is synonymous with fun scares and costume parties. But the roots of this holiday go far back in time. Originally.
