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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 «Moydodyr» and «Mukha-Tsokotukha» as a child. Yes,

The Mystery of the Russian Soul: Why Language Holds the Key
It is impossible to translate the expression «the soul does not lie down» literally into any language of the world. How can the soul lie down or not lie down? Foreigners have been trying for centuries to understand the «mysterious

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 night with the kids in the company of fall cartoons. In this article we

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

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've already written about the first female captain

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

Why Russians Celebrate Knowledge Day on September 1
Each of us knows when the school year begins in Russia. Some students love and wait for the Day of Knowledge. Some go to school in tears. Parents, too

Why Russian Has No Articles — and Why That Confuses Learners
When Russian-speaking people learn English, they get used to articles with great difficulty. All these «the» and «an» can be confusing. And figuring out

The Ethnographer in the Tundra: Varvara Kuznetsova’s Three-Year Expedition Among the Chukchi
In Soviet times, many discoveries and scientific breakthroughs were made. It was then that a woman first became a captain of a long-distance voyage. But this is not all achievements. One

When Mom Runs Out of Energy: Why Self-Care Matters for Mothers
What should a mother do when she feels completely drained? Many moms give their whole selves to their family and children. They forget about their own passions and needs, becoming hostages of daily household routines.

Who Was Alexander Grin? The Dreamer Behind Scarlet Sails
It's August. And that means it's time to read Alexander Grin! The whole world knows the romantic story of the girl who waited for her love, gazing into the

Filler Words: Why They Appear and How to Get Rid of Them
Parasitic words are in most people's speech. Especially in the speech of teenagers. They suddenly appear in the lexicon to fill pauses or as a bunch of words. Sometimes parasitic words

Why it's especially important for teens to learn how to respect personal boundaries
Everyone needs to be able to assert personal boundaries. But it is especially important to teach this to teenagers. In adolescence, people are often overwhelmed by emotions. Hormones are surging, the world around you may seem to be

Early bird price for annual subscription - buy Russian language classes at a discounted price
The school year is upon us and it's time to think about Russian language classes for children. But how can you motivate your child to study all year long and not give up?

The Best Water Parks For Family Across America
What could be better than splashing around in warm water? Children are not the only ones who love swimming. It's important for adults too. But the beach is not available everywhere and not

The Soviet Scholar and His Cat Who Cracked the Maya Code
Did you know that for the first time in the world Mayan hieroglyphics were deciphered by a Soviet historian? His name was Yuri Knorozov and he was born on November 19, 1922 in Kharkov region.

Happy Mom, Happy Family: Why Self-Care Is Not Selfish
Modern moms have a hard time. Since childhood we have been taught that from the birth of a child he becomes the center of the family and the whole universe of a woman. And she herself

From Vodka to Balalaika: Russian Words That Traveled the World
All of us have long been accustomed to foreign words in Russian speech. They have filled our vocabulary, and we simply cannot imagine what to replace them with. But

Velvet Revolution: The Comeback of Russian Style
Russian style is back in fashion! Since the times of the USSR, elements of Russian folk clothing have been conquering the world catwalks: ushanka hats, valenki and kokoshniks. In the 90's this fashion became

Russian Music in Netflix and Disney Films: How It Made Its Way to Global Screens
Not everyone knows what kind of music sounds in movies and TV series. Meanwhile, you can easily hear works by Russian authors there. But how

Back to the '90s: Why Nostalgia Is Everywhere
We're wearing 90's clothes again and listening to music from that time. But why? It's not just the stars from 30 years ago who are experiencing a new wave of popularity. Younger artists, too.
