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Grammar or Vocabulary? How to Learn Russian Effectively
How to learn Russian fast and effectively? Many people think there's always a loophole in learning a new language. To learn only...
Summer in Russian Literature: A Season of Light, Change, and Inspiration
Summer in Russian literature is not just a season. It is a time of special inspiration and flourishing of life. And for some, summer is…
Russian Dialects: Why the Russian Language Isn’t the Same Everywhere
Do you think the Russian language is the same everywhere? Well, it's not! And I'm not even talking about the territory of Russia...
The Russian Woman Behind Salvador Dalí’s Fame
They say that behind every great man stands a great woman. And in the case of the great artist Salvador Dalí, that was certainly...
Why Riddles and Brain Teasers Are So Good for Kids
Remember the stories about the Sphinx posing riddles to travelers? The riddles were not simple; they were logic puzzles. If you're good with logic…
Agrafena Glinkina: The Woman Who Preserved the Soul of Smolensk Folklore
Agafena Glinkina is a woman who introduced the folk folklore of the Smolensk region to the general public. She didn't just sing. She remembered and...
4 speech mistakes in Soviet movies: is it possible to speak like that?
Soviet films are loved by millions of people. And not just in Russia. We watch them with nostalgia and interest. But we rarely…
What School Uniforms Say About Education — Then and Now
If everyday clothing was and is a reflection of the times, then school uniforms are a reflection of the approach to education. In different years, school...
From Backyard Shoes to Fashion Icons: How Crocs Took Over the World
How did garden shoes from childhood turn into a global trend? How could this have happened? Many remember running around in childhood...
The British Woman Who Gave Pushkin to the World: Mary Hobson’s Journey into Russian Literature
Russian classical literature interests many foreigners. For some, it's just a way to learn about another culture. For others, it's a passion and...