Old New Year or Orthodox New YearSaturday, January 14 Orthodox New Year 2023 Why is Old New Year celebrated on January 13-14? Old New Year is an unofficial yet beloved holiday in Russia and some other countries, which got its name due to the transition to the so-called “new style”. It is celebrated annually on […]
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20 Most Interesting Facts About Russia You Probably Didn’t Know In this article we have prepared for you 20 most interesting facts about Russia you should know before visiting this vast, rich in history, yet so under-explored country. Russia is still quite off the beaten track for many tourists. That’s why it’s genuine and unique. […]
How to Make Borsch – Beetroot Soup Borsch (борщ in Cyrillic) is a hot soup that takes its red color from beetroot and tomato presence. It is a common first course dish in Russian, Ukrainian, Belorussian, and Polish cuisine. Let’s dive into the origins of borsch and discover its ingredients! Where does borsch come from? […]
Learn Russian through cartoons with English subtitles! Do you love watching cartoons? How about binge-watching the best Russian cartoons with English subtitles? This is both fun and educational! We have compiled for you a 30-hour long Playlist on YouTube with the best Russian cartoons with EN subs TIPS:– It is better to watch on desktop […]
Okroshka (Russian cold soup) on mineral water How to cook okroshka? Love cooking and exploring new recipes? How about combining it with learning Russian? The most tasty Russian language learning is through cooking Russian food 🙂 Okroshka is Russian dairy cold soup. It’s easy to make and it’s so refreshing! Try it now! Ingredients for Okroshka (3-4 portions) (see recipe in […]