Matryoshka’s diary
The origin of the Russian language Russian language traces its origins all the way back to its prehistoric Indo-European roots. As the Slavic tribes began to settle in eastern Europe, their language began to differentiate into what is currently considered the Proto-Slavic tongue in the Early Middle Ages, which gave rise to the Slavic family […]
Welcome to our new edition of Matryoshka’s Diary. This week our author Elena will tell you about communication in Russia which reveals yet another layer of contradictions. We are going to start with the language and then continue with the conversation. Loshad is just a horse, while loshadyonka is an exhausted working horse Every Russian […]
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, […]
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 […]
One of the most exciting topics for those visiting Russia Welcome to our new edition of Matryoshka’s Diary. Today we will be exploring one of the most exciting topics for those visiting Russia (if not the most actually) – the Trans-Siberian railroad. I meet so many foreign people who tell me that this trip is […]
This week our author Elena will share some reasons why you should (not) date a Russian woman. As some of you might know, I have been living away overseas (both in Europe and Asia) for a little while now. The first question my foreign male friends ask me when we get to know each other […]
Russian San-Francisco Welcome to our new edition of Matryoshka’s Diary. This week our author Elena is taking you on a breathtaking trip to San Francisco! City’s Russian heritage may not be the first thing that comes to mind when people visit the city by the bay, but the area’s Russian roots run deep. Russian hill […]
Welcome to the weekly edition of Matryoshka’s Diary. This week our author Elena will take you on a trip to one of her favorite Russian cities – St. Petersburg. This is a very special time of the year for locals and visitors. For a few brief weeks, starting from May until late June, enjoy those […]
Daria from South Korea shares what she misses the most about Russia Welcome to the weekly edition of Matryoshka’s Diary. This week our guest Daria, who moved to South Korea in 2015, shares what she misses the most about Russia. Summer is a holiday time for school and university students in Russia Many working people […]
Interview with Vlad from California For this week’s edition of Matryoshka’s Diary, Enjoy Russian school author Elena interviewed Vlad, who was born on the Far East of Russia and now lives in California. Vlad shares with us what Russian summer food he misses the most My top three Russian summer foods are kvas, okroshka, and […]