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

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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Орёл или Решка? A Russian Coin Toss Expression

If you are learning Russian, you have probably heard the phrase «Орёл или решка?» It means “Heads or tails?” and Russians use it when they need to make a quick decision by flipping a coin. The phrase comes from the history of Russian coins. The word орёл means “eagle.” For many years, Russian coins featured

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See More Photos and Thank You, Chris, for an Amazing Presentation!

A big thank-you to everyone who attended yesterday’s event. Thank you for your warm feedback and kind words after the presentation. It means a lot! For now, I’m sharing a few more photos from Moscow. Stay tuned for the next part of the journey — more stories and photos are coming soon! 🇷🇺✨

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Happy Maslenitsa!

The Pancake’s Week is here — let’s celebrate Maslenitsa! 🥞📅 Monday: The MeetingMaslenitsa is one of the oldest Russian holidays, marking the farewell to winter and the welcome of spring. It’s a week-long festival filled with pancakes (блины), folk traditions, and joyful gatherings. Each day of Maslenitsa has a special meaning. 🌞 Maslenitsa begins! The

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Golden Autumn

“Golden autumn” is a common phrase in Russian used to describe the beauty of the fall season. The Russian fall season is definitely my favorite season of the year and I would highly recommend visiting Russia in early fall so that you can enjoy the gorgeous landscapes, the quiet beauty of churches reflected in a

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