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The Mystery of the Russian Soul: Why Language Holds the Key
The expression «ne lezhit dusha» (the soul doesn't lie) cannot be literally translated into any language in the world. After all, how can a soul lie down or not lie down? ...
Cozy Fall Nights: The Best Russian Cartoons to Watch with Your Kids
Autumn is coming soon. And that means it's time to get cozy and have a family evening with the kids in the company of autumn...
Raising Bilingual Kids: Why Russian Matters for Your Children
Many Russian-speaking emigrants want their children to know the Russian language and culture. They want to maintain their children's connection with their grandmothers and...
Sofia Kovalevskaya: The Woman Who Changed Mathematics
The history of women in science spans many hundreds of years. They have always strived for discovery, even when society belonged to men. We…
Additional bonuses to early subscription to the annual Russian language program
Fact: up to 70% parents choose early enrollment. And all because: Discount on tuition Old prices are valid only until September 1st…
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...