Truth and Reconciliation: Learning About the Doukhobor Experience in Canada

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Today is Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Did you know about the residential school experience of the Doukhobors? The Doukhobors are a Russian-speaking religious and cultural community whose history in Canada dates back to the late 19th century, when thousands of Doukhobors immigrated from the Russian Empire. Many Doukhobors settled in Western Canada,

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A Trip to Russia. People Said I Shouldn’t Go. I Went Anyway.

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I’m so excited to finally share this interview with you! My former student Douglas, a Canadian who traveled to Russia, shares his first experience of the country in this detailed and very personal interview. He talks about traveling to Russia, Russian culture, the Russian language, everyday life in Russia, Russian people, and the places he

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🇷🇺 LAST WEEK TO REGISTER FOR UVic | University of Victoria RUSSIAN LANGUAGE COURSES!

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Thinking about learning Russian? Now is the time to register. ⏰ A couple of spots are still available in my online Russian language courses at the University of Victoria! ✨ Russian Level 1Perfect for complete beginners. No previous Russian required. You’ll learn the Cyrillic alphabet, pronunciation, essential grammar, useful vocabulary, and practical Russian for real

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Russian School vs. Canadian School: What’s the Difference? 🇷🇺🇨🇦

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What is school really like in Russia compared with Canada? And how different are the Russian and Canadian education systems? In this interview, I’m talking with Eseniya, a Russian student who has experienced both school systems. We’ll compare Russian schools and Canadian schools, including grade levels, graduation, homework, exams, teachers, school life, and what happens

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15 Seconds of Russian… and It Went Viral! 🇷🇺🔥

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Happy Friday everyone! Sometimes the shortest lessons get the biggest reaction. One of my 15-second Russian language videos has taken off on social media, and I’m not going to lie… I LOVE seeing people discover something new about Russian in just a few seconds! 😄 So if you haven’t seen it yet, go check it

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Want to Learn Russian? Start Here: Russian Level 1 at UVic 🇷🇺

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Ever wanted to learn Russian but had no idea where to start? Start with Russian Level 1 at the University of Victoria. If you are a complete beginner, this online Russian course gives you a practical introduction to the Russian language without assuming that you already know the Cyrillic alphabet, Russian grammar, or how Russian

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Human or Animal? Russian Uses Different Words!

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In Russian, people have руки, but cats have лапы. People have ногти, but cats have когти. These Russian words may look simple, but choosing the right word helps you sound like a Russian speaker. Имя — a person’s name Меня зовут Анна.My name is Anna. Кличка — a pet’s name or a nickname given to

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French words in Russian? Yes, quite a few!

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If you’re learning Russian, you may already know more Russian words than you think! Russian borrowed many words from French, especially in the 18th and 19th centuries, when French had enormous influence on Russian aristocracy, culture, fashion, food, and everyday vocabulary. The story goes back to the era of Peter the Great, when Russia increasingly

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Нога and Рука in Russian: Learn Russian Body Parts Vocabulary with Cultural Insights

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If you are learning Russian online, beginner Russian vocabulary often starts with everyday words. Two of the most useful Russian words are нога and рука. These simple body part words are also a great example of how Russian and English organize vocabulary differently. Many Russian learners are surprised to discover that нога means both “leg”

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