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Selection of poems and biography of one of the most famous Russian poets Welcome to our new edition of Matryoshka’s Diary. Over the next few weeks, our author Elena will tell you about her favorite poets – Alexander Pushkin and Michael Lermontov. Elena believes one can’t fully understand Russia and its rich culture and history, […]
4 natural wonders of Karelia If you’re interested in visiting Russia you should know that Karelia is famous for its charming nature and fascinating sights. That’s a perfect region to explore North Russia if you want to feel unity with nature: this place is rich in forests, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, mountains and has this special […]
Who said that in Russia you can only learn about Russia? Today we would like to introduce you to some activities at our school “Enjoy Russian”. As you probably already know, our school is a perfect place to learn Russian language in the most fun and exciting way: through socialising with host families, attending cultural […]
Let’s talk about Russian talk. Should one get closer or keep the distance? Welcome to our new edition of Matryoshka’s Diary. This week our author Elena will tell you about personal communication in Russia which reveals yet another layer of Russian contradictions. People don’t smile at strangers, but a smile reserved for friends is warm […]
И не надейся, что с тобой будут говорить только по-английски! If you planning to visit Moscow or St. Petersburg this summer, you probably won’t need these useful phrases in Russian. But if your destination is somewhere in the Far East or Northern parts of our country, keep the list somewhere close. To begin with, we […]
Interesting facts about Russian summer holiday Ivan Kupala Welcome to our new edition of Matryoshka’s Diary. Did you know that Ivan Kupala night is coming up next weekend (6-7 July 2019)? Today our author Elena will be sharing some interesting facts about this (not widely known to foreigners and tourists) summer celebrations. If you are […]
Short language school members introduction (with Russian translation!) Today’s post is not about Russian grammar or whatsoever. It is about one place in the North which is connected with good memories and full Russian immersion for many people – about Enjoy Russian School. If it’s your first time on our blog, read and learn who […]
June comes to the end and we want to share with you our new achievements and impressions. Every year our friends from Phillips Academy, Andover USA visit us in June. Teenagers who learn Russian come to Petrozavodsk to practice their Russian, improve their skills, learn more about Russian culture and simply spend 2 and half […]
What do Russians laugh about? Welcome to our new edition of Matryoshka’s Diary. Today we will be exploring one of the most mysterious topics for those visiting Russia (as it is surrounded by lots of stereotypes) – Russian humour. Do Russian people have a sense of humour? Many foreigners think that the Russian sense is […]
Babushkas in Russia are all different, but still have something in common Before the Revolution, Russia had its own polite titles: gospodin and gospozha, but also sudar and sudarynia. Soviet people used the word tovarishch and today we simply say man, woman, young woman and young man. In Russia, elderly women are often addressed as […]