Introduction
Literature has a way of capturing the essence of a nation, reflecting its history, culture, and social dynamics. In the realm of Russian literature, Sergei ...
One of the primary reasons why frustration is so common during the process of learning a foreign language is because we often fixate on the ultimate goal of fully ...
For those embarking on the journey of learning Russian, Molchat Doma provides more than just a captivating musical experience. This stylish post-punk group from Belarus has ...
Russian is, and has long been, one of, if not the most geographically prevalent languages on the planet. Russian as a language stretches from the freezing yet astoundingly ...
Snow is falling in the streets, the Christmas decorations start lighting up as the sun disappears behind a row of pretty buildings. I am standing at the bus stop in the cold, ...
Music has been a life long passion for me. Even as a child I would annoy my parents at the dinner table with my singing, leading to them declaring the kitchen a ...
After spending 5 weeks in Latvia's capital, it's time to go back home! Goodbye, Riga - I am going to miss you!
1. Language course & internship
Looking back at my ...
A Short History of День Победы
Victory Day is one of the most important celebrations in Russia. It marks the end of the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945). On 8 May 1944 at ...
St Petersburg has an abundance of cool brunch spots right in the city centre. With so many to choose from, it can be difficult to know which places are worth a visit. So, ...
Land of great contrasts, Russia stands before the eyes of us foreigners as an obscure, elusive land. Few among those who were not born there - and perhaps not even those who ...
For those who thought this situation would never come to an end, here some exciting news from Latvia: Liden & Denz Campus in Riga is reopening soon! And it's really just a ...
If one culture is known for having influenced and played an important diplomatic role in Russia, it is France. Especially in St. Petersburg, and in its cultural and artistic ...