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• Not for the Faint-Hearted: The Longest Russian Tongue-Twister

  With a whopping 434 (!) words, a tongue-twister titled Liguria bears the title of the longest tongue-twister in Russian. What does it sound like and is it possible to get it all right?  

  17.07.2023

• How Cyrillic Script Came to Be

  As you probably know, in Russia we use the Cyrillic alphabet as opposed to Latin. Why is that so, where did it come from, and were there other Slavonic scripts in the past?

  03.07.2023

• Smolensk: Rediscovering My Medieval Hometown

  Centuries of history, legends, 12th-century churches, and an awe-inspiring fortress wall – all hidden in a small town in the heart of Russia. Are you curious to learn more?

  19.06.2023

• Handling Everyday Situations in Russian

  It takes courage to be an international student – in addition to the usual struggles of academic life, you’re also supposed to adjust to a whole new environment. This might be hard at first, but we’re sure you’ll get the hang of it. Let’s discuss what to say in three situations you’ll probably find yourself in while living in Russia.

  05.06.2023

• Old and New Slavic Wedding Traditions

  Getting married in May is considered bad luck, but summer, the most popular wedding season in Russia, is just around the corner. Here are some interesting facts about both old-time and modern weddings in Slavic countries to prepare in advance.

  22.05.2023

• The Wild Side of Slavic Folklore: Animals, Plants and Related Beliefs

  The study of wildlife isn’t limited to biology and zoology – you can also approach it in a mythological and symbolic manner. That’s what our ancestors did and, thanks to folklore, we can try and perceive nature through their eyes, too.

  24.04.2023

• Letopis: Find Out What Happened 900 Years Ago

  It’s possible thanks to chronicles – historical documents also known as letopisi among East Slavic peoples. 

  10.04.2023

• Russian Texting Slang Explained

  If you still can’t get your head around the Russian smiley and all those acronyms, we’re here to help you crack the secret code and pick up some go-to phrases for your student group chats.

  27.03.2023

• Five Items For a True Russian Spring Fashion Look

  Come rain or shine, we here in St. Petersburg know how to stay comfy and stylish in any weather. Below, you will find a list of five items that you might spot on the streets this spring. Luring sunshine in, resisting snow and rain, and just slaying in any weather – you will learn to dress to accomplish all that and more in this article.

  13.03.2023

• Before Passports: Documents of the Past

  In Russia, the civil registration system was created only in 1918. However, there was a need to certify personal identity way before that. How was it done?

  06.03.2023