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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Орёл или Решка? A Russian Coin Toss Expression

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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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Learn Russian Online with the University of Victoria: Registration Now Open for Fall Russian Courses

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Looking for online Russian classes in Canada or anywhere in the world? Registration is now open for the University of Victoria’s online Russian language courses until September 17, 2026. Whether you’re learning Russian for travel, work, family, or personal interest, these live online courses are designed for adult learners at every level, from complete beginners

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Celebrating Russian Easter with Tradition and Culture

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Russia’s Easter tradition goes far beyond folk crafts like egg painting but also for a rich world of high culture that comes alive during Orthodox Easter in Russia. From classical music to literature and visual art, Easter has inspired some of the greatest Russian masterpieces. In Russian classical music, composers like Sergei Rachmaninoff created deeply

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April 1 in Russia: Jokes, Memes, and the Language People Actually Speak

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April 1 in Russia is all about jokes, pranks, and not taking anything too seriously for a day. People still fall for the classic “У тебя спина белая” (“Your back is white”). The idea is simple: someone tells you there’s something on your back, so you turn around to check but there’s nothing there. That’s

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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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When Brand Names Become Everyday Words in Russian

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Russian, like many languages, often turns famous brand names into everyday words. When a product becomes extremely popular, people start using the brand name for the entire category. A few common examples: Ксерокс comes from Xerox and means any photocopy.Example: Сделай ксерокс документа. Памперсы come from Pampers and refer to disposable diapers.Example: Купи памперсы для

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Both Pagan and Christian, the Forgiveness Sunday in Russia | Learn Russian Through Culture and Tradition

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Forgiveness Sunday (Прощёное воскресенье) marks the final day of Maslenitsa week in Russia and takes place right before Great Lent in the Orthodox Christian calendar. It is one of the most meaningful spiritual and cultural traditions in Russian life. For students in our Russian language classes, this holiday offers powerful insight into authentic Russian culture,

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