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 even native Russian speakers are confused. What can we say about foreigners? For example, do you know where to put the correct accent in the word «spoil»? It is correct to put the accent on the second syllable, «spoil». Many people make mistakes in accents. But there are the most difficult words, [...]
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 Russia was like from their works and understand the people who lived then thanks to their books. Only in the Russian language could write masterpieces that are recognized by the whole world. We have already written why he [...].
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/her to show your hometown where you were born. Then have him or her show on the map the city where you live now. Is that difficult? A lot of people are not very good with maps. It's time to fix that! Why learn geography? Think about whether you can quickly show [...].
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 there is simply no need for Russian. Separate difficulties begin if your child needs to learn Russian from scratch. What if there are relatives left in Russia who want to communicate freely with your child in [...].
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 keep your child's Russian roots. Go to a bookstore - you will see a huge number of children's books. Both classics and books by new authors. Do you think that among the new books there will not be [...].
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 is the approach to learning the material in Russia and the USA! And which approach is better? Mathematics education in Russia Mathematics in Russia has always been a fundamental science. Mathematics was necessarily taught not only in school, [...].
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! Teenagers have always loved to express themselves through music, appearance, behavior, and distinctive signs. In the 50's the world was conquered by rock and roll and young guys started riding motorcycles en masse, it became fashionable. [...]
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, he was admired by his contemporaries and descendants. Even during his lifetime, he became known throughout the Russian Empire and even Europe. Hundreds of Pushkin's works have been translated into foreign languages and studied in foreign [...].
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 relax without regular classes and homework. Everyone thinks it's time for complete relaxation and doing nothing. But are you ready to lose half of your knowledge over the summer, and then make up for it all over again? In order to maintain the already [.....]
Boost Your Child’s Russian Over the Summer — 3-Month Intensive Plan
Russian language for children can seem complicated and boring. If you approach it with traditional rote learning and lessons. It's a completely different matter - fun and interesting lessons at Palme School this summer! Imagine, no extra studying and homework, just playful Russian language learning with maximum benefit. Three months of powerful learning without distractions. [...]