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Why Russians Celebrate Knowledge Day on September 1
Every one of us knows when the school year begins in Russia. Some students love and look forward to Knowledge Day. Some go to...
Why Russian Has No Articles — and Why That Confuses Learners
When Russian speakers learn English, they have a lot of difficulty getting used to articles. All these «the» and «an» can...
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 the open sea. But that...
When Mom Runs Out of Energy: Why Self-Care Matters for Mothers
What to do if mom is tired? Most mothers give their all to their family and child. They forget about their hobbies and desires...
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 about a girl who...
Filler Words: Why They Appear and How to Get Rid of Them
Filler words are present in the speech of most people. Especially in the speech of teenagers. They suddenly appear in the lexicon to fill pauses or in...
Why it's especially important for teens to learn how to respect personal boundaries
Everyone needs to be able to defend their personal boundaries. But it is especially important to teach teenagers this. During adolescence, a person is often overwhelmed by emotions. Hormones...
Early bird price for annual subscription - buy Russian language classes at a discounted price
The school year is just around the corner, and it's time to think about Russian language classes for children. But how do you motivate a child to study the whole...
The Best Water Parks For Family Across America
What could be better than splashing around in warm water? It's not just children who love to swim. Adults need it too. But the beach...
The Soviet Scholar and His Cat Who Cracked the Maya Code
Did you know that the first person in the world to decipher Mayan hieroglyphs was a Soviet historian? His name was Yuri Knorozov, and he was born on the 19th...