Matryoshka’s diary
You do not know what it means to love your country until you have lived abroad As some of you would know, our author Elena have been living overseas on and off since she turned 19. As many Russian people say – you do not know what it means to love your country until you […]
Welcome to this week’s edition of Matryoshka’s Diary. You asked us about traditional Russian salads, so this week our author Elena will share a few of her favourite recipes. Popular salads in Russia Many salads, such as cucumber and tomato or cucumber and dill, used to be strictly seasonal and prepared with fresh vegetables straight […]
How to deal with the cold Visiting Russia in winter? Many foreigners complain that winters in Russia are too cold. Welcome to Matryoshka’s Diary, where our author Elena will share a few tips to help you deal with the cold. Does it snow in Russia 365 days a year? Of course, not! The weather heavily […]
Welcome to this week’s edition of Matryoshka’s Diary. This week our author Elena will share a few facts about the holiday that is deeply loved and celebrated by many Russian people living in Russia and around the world. This is an unofficial but warm, joyful and magical holiday, celebrated on the night from 13 to 14 January. Russian Old […]
Welcome to this week’s edition of Matryoshka’s Diary. This week our author Elena will share a few facts about the Russian wives of two widely known European artists – Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali. While their art is very popular, not many people know about their private life and the fact that they were married to Russian women who […]
Even though it’s already day 2 of 2020, people in Russia do not even think about getting back to work. The question naturally arises “Why is the New Year celebration so special for Russian people?” Let’s find the answer with Enjoy Russian School author Elena. The way you meet the new year is the way […]
Tips to stay active and warm on your winter holiday in Russia Welcome to the second last edition of Matryoshka’s Diary for 2019. With Christmas and New Year holiday season just around the corner, we thought we would tell you about our favorite winter activities so you don’t get bored (or frozen!). Yes, Russian winter […]
Where in Russia should I go to spend the perfect winter holidays? With Christmas and New Year holiday season just around the corner, we thought we would tell you about our favorite destinations, including majestic lakes, mountains, history, and even ecotourism resorts. We encourage you to opt for Russia’s lesser-known cities and nature parks (there’s […]
Kogda padali aisty: another interpretation of Chernobyl’s story Kogda padali aisty (which literally can be translated as “When the storks were falling”) is a moving story about a heroic fireman who worked as one of Chernobyl liquidators. The movie is directed by a well-known Russian actor Danila Kozlovsky. The movie features Danila and other popular […]
Detailed guide on how to celebrate the New Year and Christmas holidays like a Russian With the New Year and Christmas holidays just around the corner, this week’s edition will create a special atmosphere of the holiday season – a very special time of the year for many people in Russia and Russian people leaving […]