A few weeks ago, I took a trip to Moscow to visit a good friend of mine, Olya, who lived in Saint Petersburg when I studied here a few years ago, and recently got married and ...
Despite all evidence to the contrary, it is, in fact, summer in St. Petersburg. Even though it’s been largely cold and rainy since my arrival in June, every once in awhile the ...
A few weeks ago I did a spotlight on three must-read contemporary female Russian poets, and this time I’m following up with a spotlight on contemporary Russian prose. I’d ...
Italki is an online platform that connects teachers and students from all over the world, allowing you to learn from a native speaker from the comfort of your home. Or ...
Whenever I travel, my first order of business is to find the local rock gym. As a lifelong climbing (скалолазание) addict, I suffer near emotional collapse if there’s not a ...
Why am I writing a guide with a small dictionary about coffee in Russian? For me it’s the first week of Russian classes in St. Petersburg, which means that
1. After two ...
It's time again to bid farewell to one of our wonderful interns. Cynthia has spent two months in St Petersburg for her gap year and is now returning to school to ...
Do you ever have trouble pronouncing Russian words? This video will demystify some of the most difficult sounds in the Russian language and show you around the phonological ...
Greetings from Russia with, well, rain - and lots of it.
Hello everyone, I’m Kamila - Liden & Denz’s new blogger - I’ll be based in Moscow for the next six weeks, ...
Mariinsky Experience: Why Opera Should be on Everyone's Bucket List
Allow me to start this blog post off with a disclaimer: I decided to join my friends to an opera for the ...
Want a fun way to boost your vocabulary, improve your pronunciation, and learn more about Russian culture at the same time? Then try watching some Russian cartoons! The ...
Ever struggled to find the right words in English to describe your undying love for one person, your hair-of-the-dog hangover cure or the humdrum of everyday life? Look no ...
