Interesting Russia

From Norway southwards around South Sweden across the Baltic Sea and the Bay of Finland to Saint Petersburg, then up the Neva river, through lots of lakes and Belomorsk Canal to the White Sea and then to the West, back to Norway by KAYAK! Erling from Norway came to Petrozavodsk “Enjoy Russian” Language School just […]

Russia manufactures probably the biggest variety of milk products in the world Russians love milk and everything that is made of it: СМЕТАНА (sour cream), КЕФИР (kefir), РЯЖЕНКА (ryazhenka), СЫР (cheese), МАСЛО (butter), ТВОРОГ (cottage cheese / farmer’s cheese), ТВОРОЖОК (tvorozhok) and etc. Here is a brief description of these products Kefir is a cultured, creamy […]

Who knows more about learning Russian than an education coordinator of Russian language courses? Today we are going to ask Alina Aleshina, a person, who is responsible for the study process in “Enjoy Russian” Language School, why one should come to Petrozavodsk to learn Russian and why in winter. What’s special about “Enjoy Russian” Language […]

Simple steps on how to celebrate it in Russia! For each person winter festive season is especially precious and magical. People all over the world enjoy getting together with the family, sharing the memories of the year ending and maybe someone discuss where to learn Russian language next year:) For some countries this holiday is [...]

Russians often give flowers as a present for birthday, wedding, teachers’ day and etc. But there are some rules you should know about! Giving flowers to Russians can be a delicate point of etiquette. You should never give 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and etc. number of flowers to anyone in Russia, because even numbers […]

Karelia is located in the North-West of Russia, right next to Saint Petersburg and its region. The most outstanding Russian people (tsars, generals, composers, writers, artists and etc.) were born or at least once visited Karelia. Most of them travelled here to improve their health: Nikolay Rerikh, prince Alexander Menshikov, empress of Russia Anna Ioannovna […]

Have reached the lowest point of Mariana Trench? Climbed Everest and took a trip inside in the crater of Icelandic volcano? Unless you’ve been to Russia, It doesn’t really count!After reading this you will probably want to experience Russian winter! Join "Enjoy Russian" language school and challenge yourself!   Зиму мы перезимовали, осталось перезимовать весну [...]

According to Russian Internet search queries, the most well-known Russians are Владимир Путин (Vladimir Putin) – the current president of the Russian Federation Дмитрий Медведев (Dmitry Medvedev) – the current prime minister of Russia, ex Russian president Лев Толстой (Leo Tolstoy) – a Russian write, who is regarded as one of the greatest authors of […]

Learn Russian and travel in Russia Cultural activities is an essential part of the Russian Language Immersion Program. While visiting different places you know more about the history of the country, the way of living its people and practice your Russian. The “EnjoyRussian” Language School has a really great location. It is located in Petrozavodsk, […]

Today we want to introduce you some interesting Russian desserts that you might not be familiar with. Зефир (Zefir) with stress on i, is the Russian version of the French marshmallow, produced in many countries across the former Soviet Union. This soft and airy dessert looks like a white or pink cloud and made with purred […]