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• Five Russian Rhymes Every Student Should Know

  Some things we learned in school stick with us no matter what. Most often than not, these things are rhymes. Why does it happen? And how can you use this to boost your Russian vocab? Find out in this story.

  12.10.2026

• 5 Album Covers Inspired by Russian Art

  While some album covers can be pure art on their own, the cover designs in today's story aren't just that – here are some references you may have missed.

  11.05.2026

• Not Your Usual Damsels in Distress: Three Heroines from Russian Fairytales

  Looking for some inspiring female characters? You’ve found them! While princesses in Russian fairytales do sometimes need saving, they rarely are the helpless, just-waiting-for-my-prince type. They are wise, strong, and at times adept at stoicism. Let’s meet three of them today.

  30.03.2026

• Russian Musical Earworms

  Struggling with learning Russian? Well, what if you couldn’t get it out of your head? Today, we are sharing our favorite Russian earworms, which just so happen to be great mood-boosters. We promise: with them, you’ll be fluent…ly singing in no time!

  16.02.2026

• Russian New Year’s Movies for Every Mood

  Feeling nostalgic? Go for a good ole days classic. In the mood for something heavier? This movie will spark some great inner conversations. In this article, we’ve put together five iconic Russian New Year’s movies – both old and new – to match any mood.

  22.12.2025

• Three Ideas by Russian Philosophers Worth Exploring

  When it comes to philosophy, Russia is mostly known for its religious Christian thinkers, tracing back to theological writings by monks like Nilus of Sora or the novels of Leo Tolstoy and Fyodor Dostoevsky. But there’s more to Russian thought than that. Let’s explore three thought-provoking ideas by major Russian philosophers.

  29.09.2025

• 6 “Russian” Words and Their Origins

  Are mountains Russian or American? What’s in Russian salad? And what’s it like to squat the Russian way? Here are six phrases with “Russian” in their name, plus their origins and some cool facts.

  21.07.2025

• Movies & TV Series Based on Classic Russian Literature

  From devilish mischief in Soviet Moscow to a glimpse into the Cossack way of life, here are the top five book-to-movie adaptations of Russian classics that you absolutely must watch – including classic, new, and even foreign films and TV series.

  31.03.2025

• 5 More Russian Words With Unexpected Origins

  As you’ve learned from our previous article, Russian, just as any other language, is ripe with fascinating stories of cultural exchange, historical trends, and even comical misunderstandings. What do China and France have to do with Russian oranges – and which pastry might strike horror into language purists' hearts? Find out below.

  17.03.2025

• Five Soviet and Russian Cars That Made It Onto the Big Screen

  Though the Russian (and before it, Soviet) car industry has had its ups and downs over the decades, today we're going to examine a few of its most iconic representatives that have left a lasting impression on the silver screen – both in Russia and in Hollywood. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!

  03.02.2025