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Parents think about their child's future from the very moment they are born. They want to give them the maximum skills and opportunities so that the child can find...
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 are also...
The mysterious letter Y: uniqueness and origin
The Russian language has undergone many changes over its hundreds of years of existence. You probably wouldn't understand a person who lived 500 years ago today...
St. Petersburg and New York: Two Capitals of Art
What do Saint Petersburg and New York have in common? Far more than just the fact that their names are hyphenated. They are two cultural capitals…
International Literacy Day: Why September 8 Matters
Did you know that literate people have their own holiday? September 8th is International Literacy Day. And it is…
Russian Food in America: From Borscht to Pirozhki
Borscht is one of the traditional symbols of Russian cuisine. This word is known on all continents. And borscht in America is not just...
Russian Classics in Hollywood: From Tolstoy to Chekhov
Russian classics have also become classics in Hollywood. Many works by Russian writers have become beloved in most countries around the world. The books have been translated into...
New English Words of 2025: How Language Keeps Evolving
Every language evolves and is enriched with new words every day. This happens under the influence of changes in the world, technology, and political situations...
Why Kids Refuse to Learn Their Parents’ Language (and How to Change That)
Many parents want to develop bilingualism in their children. After all, it's so beneficial. Children will speak and think in two languages simultaneously...
When Does Summer Really Begin? Why Seasons Start on Different Dates Around the World
June 1st in Russia is the happiest day for children. After all, it's the first day of summer. But September 1st in...