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Silent terror for bilinguals: homonyms, homophones and complex Russian
Foreigners are terrified of the Russian language! Not only does it have a huge number of rules to learn. There is also a real nightmare for bilinguals -

The mysterious letter Y: uniqueness and origin
The Russian language has undergone many changes over hundreds of years of existence. It is unlikely that you would understand now a person who lived 500 years ago in Russia. There are in

St. Petersburg and New York: Two Capitals of Art
What do St. Petersburg and New York have in common? Far beyond the fact that these names are spelled with a dash. They are two cultural capitals of the most developed and largest countries

International Literacy Day: Why September 8 Matters
Did you know that literate people have their own holiday? September 8 is an international celebration of education and literacy. And it's not just a day on the calendar,

Russian Food in America: From Borscht to Pirozhki
Borscht is one of the traditional symbols of Russian cuisine. This word is known on every continent. And borscht in America is not just known. This soup has become a staple

Russian Classics in Hollywood: From Tolstoy to Chekhov
Russian classics in Hollywood have already become classics too. Many works by Russian writers have become beloved in most countries of the world. The books have been translated into hundreds of languages. And somewhere.

New English Words of 2025: How Language Keeps Evolving
Any language develops and adds new words every day. This happens under the influence of changes in the world, technology and the political situation. And of course, thanks to trends. If

Why Kids Refuse to Learn Their Parents’ Language (and How to Change That)
Many parents want to raise bilingual children. It’s easy to see why — speaking and thinking in two languages helps kids stay connected to their roots.

When Does Summer Really Begin? Why Seasons Start on Different Dates Around the World
June 1 in Russia is the happiest day for children. After all, it is the first day of summer. But on September 1 in the CIS countries, all children go to the

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

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 up dolls and play with them as if they were a

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.

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, gloom, despondency, spleen.

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
