Russian Tongue Twister: Шла Саша по шоссе
One of the most famous Russian tongue twisters is: Шла Са́ша по шоссе́ и соса́ла су́шку.Sasha was walking along the […]
Discover Korney Chukovsky Through His Poem “Telephone”
If you grew up in a Russian-speaking household, there is a good chance you can still recite at least a
How to Say “My Name Is” in Russian
What’s in a Name? A Philosophical Question in Language and Culture William Shakespeare’s famous филосо́фский вопро́с [philosophical question] — “What’s in a
Homemade Tvorog Recipe: Traditional Slavic Farmer’s Cheese
Did you know that творо́г — often translated as farmer’s cheese — is one of the most traditional and beloved foods across the Slavic
Why is turkey called “Индюк” in Russian?
“Why did the turkey cross the road?” …To prove it wasn’t a chicken. 😀 But here’s a better question: Why
Leonid Gaidai’s Comedic Legacy & Films
Leonid Gaidai (1923 — 1993) was оди́н из сáмых выдаю́щихся кинорежиссёров [one of the most prominent film directors] in Soviet
My Top Five Soviet Comedies
Watching movies is one of the most beloved спо́собов провести́ вре́мя [ways to spend time] across cultures. Who can resist a great
Introduction To Russian Cursive
Did you know that every шко́льник [schoolchild] in Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine learns to write exclusively прóписью [ in cursive]? In schools, children
Learn the Russian Alphabet
One of the first and most exciting steps in learning ру́сский язы́к [Russian language] is mastering its алфави́т [alphabet]. At first glance, learning