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This Week in St. Petersburg: April 18-24, 2024
With a bevy of activities on offer, there truly is something for everyone here, whether you're looking to nourish your mind, body, or soul.
17.04.2024
5 Phrases to Master the Russian Language
Despite the general belief, memorizing Russian grammar and phonetic rules can be simple and also fun. The secret is… Learn these five amusing yet helpful phrases to slay the Russian case system, tricky word endings, and, worst of all, stresses.
19.02.2024
The Most Puzzling Letter of Russian Alphabet
Today, February 2, is the birthday of Ы – one of the most mysterious letters in the Russian alphabet. How did the letter come about? Is it true that no Russian word starts with ы? And what is its pop-culture impact? Let’s find out.
02.02.2024
Express Your Emotions Like a Russian
What would you say if you stubbed your toe? And what about if you saw a cute little cat or doggo? And which words do you dread leaving your mouth the most when you’ve already clicked “send?” In this article, we will look into some common interjections that will help you describe the multitude of your emotions and feelings the Russian way.
22.01.2024
Russian Words Even Native Speakers Find Tricky
We might have spent our whole lives speaking Russian, but it doesn’t mean there aren’t words we still find bizarre, surprising, or even mind-blowing. Discover our team’s favorite confusing Russian words – and get another key to that mysterious Russian soul of ours.
09.01.2024
To Dot or Not To Dot: Letter Ё in Russian Alphabet
The letter ё (yo), which is currently found in over 15,000 Russian words, not counting names and surnames, was added to the Russian alphabet 240 years ago – but disputes over its usage have persisted ever since.
28.11.2023
International Student's Handbook: Student Slang at ITMO University
Maga? Preza? Decode ITMO student lingo with our concise dictionary of slang words you might hear on-campus.
06.11.2023
Speak Like a Russian: Here, There, and Everywhere
Enjoy this hand-picked collection of Russian terms and expressions to help you shine in any daily setting, whether it’s in class, at a store, or anywhere in between.
13.10.2023
Learning Russian: Beyond the Classroom
It's no secret that learning Russian can be hard, but who says it has to be? Here's our rundown of great out-of-class activities, lovingly picked by our Russian teachers, learners, and yours truly, to help you make progress while having fun.
29.08.2023
Writing as a Form of Art: Calligraphy in Ancient Russia
Studying and writing go hand in hand, even in the digital age. So, for some inspiration as the new academic year begins, let's talk about how it was done in the past.
28.08.2023