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Creative Autumn Crafts and Recipes to Enjoy With Your Family
Autumn is the perfect time for creativity. It's so nice to sit down with the kids and make crafts with your own hands. Especially when outside...
Why Russian Villains Dominate Horror Movies: From Chernobyl to Folklore
Who among us doesn't love a good horror movie? Even if you don't watch horror films, you probably know the most famous ones…
Sergei Yesenin: The Tragic Life of Russia’s Most Famous Poet
Autumn has arrived. Which means it's time to take a volume of Yesenin from the shelf and delve into reading his autumn poems. Sergey Yesenin's poetry is famous...
How to learn Russian by New Year's Eve
These 5 actions will change your child's Russian language by New Year's, if you start them in October. 1. Teach...
Jiro Ono: from poverty to three Michelin stars through discipline
Let's share a story of how persistence and dedication can lead to incredible success. In a world where everyone is chasing...
Costume ideas that you can make with your own hands - Halloween and not only
On October 31st, adults and children dress up in costumes and celebrate the spookiest holiday of the year – Halloween. It's an opportunity to go back…
Regina Spektor: How Language and Roots Shaped a Global Artist
Regina Spektor's story is more than a musician's journey. It's a story about roots becoming a superpower. Moving to New York City...
Parsing 10 obscure words from Pushkin's «Captain's Daughter»
Not all young readers love and understand Pushkin. Often, the cause is complex and incomprehensible words. Indeed, the style of the great writer...
Why Does Baba Yaga’s Hut Stand on Chicken Legs?
Do you remember the huts on chicken legs from Slavic fairy tales? Have you ever wondered why the hut stands on legs at all? And even...
Teenage Stress: Symptoms, Causes, and How Parents Can Help
Stress in teenagers can arise for many reasons. Children in general have a hard time controlling their emotions. And against the backdrop of hormonal changes...