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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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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Russian Cat Idioms: 7 Common Expressions Every Russian Learner Should Know

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Our kittens have inspired another fun Russian vocabulary lesson! 🐱 After learning cat vocabulary and baby animal names, it’s time to discover some of the most common Russian idioms with cats. Native speakers use these expressions all the time, and they are a wonderful way to understand everyday Russian and sound more natural in conversations.

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Сквозняк: The Most Feared Breeze in Russia 🌬️

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Summer is here, the windows are wide open, and a refreshing breeze is flowing through the house. Sounds wonderful, right? In Russia, someone will probably say: “Закрой окно, сквозняк!” Close the window, there’s a draft! Сквозняк means a draft, a current of air moving through a room when windows or doors are open. While many

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UVic Continuing Studies Russian Level 1 is now at full capacity which is 18 students. Thank you so much for all the messages and requests I’ve been receiving. I truly appreciate your interest, but unfortunately the course is now closed for registration. If you’d like to join the waiting list, feel free to reach out:

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Online UVic Russian Courses — Last Chance to Register!

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Have you ever listened to Russian and thought: “Wow, that’s fast… I’ll never understand it”? You’re not alone. Many beginners feel this way, even if they’ve studied a few words or phrases. Here’s the thing: Russian doesn’t have to feel impossible. Most of the “speed” comes from how words flow together, not from grammar or

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Russian Languages Courses at UVic: Language, Culture, and a Global Perspective

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If you’re searching for Russian classes online, the Russian Level 1 and Russian Level 2 courses at University of Victoria Continuing Studies offer a unique, culture-rich approach that connects you to the Russian-speaking world. Register here! These courses go far beyond grammar and vocabulary. Every class brings in real cultural context from across Russia and

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Maslenitsa 2026: Meaning, Traditions, and Russian Pancake Week Celebration

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Масленица is here! 😋❤️ Maslenitsa, Russian Pancake Week, is one of the most joyful and colorful Russian festivals, celebrating the farewell to winter and the welcoming of spring. This beloved Russian holiday brings families and communities together for golden blini, laughter, outdoor festivities, and warm gatherings. Maslenitsa takes place during the week before Orthodox Lent,

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