No in Russian: 10 Ways to Express Denial in Different Situations

No in Russian: 10 Ways to Express Denial in Different Situations Imagine, a friend has invited you to his house for dinner. Everything is just delicious and your friendly host offers you a second plate of their tasty borsch. And no doubt you would have loved to accept, but you’re full and your stomach doesn’t […]
Yes in Russian: 12 ways to express agreement

Yes in Russian: 12 ways to express agreement You may think “Yes” is more than enough to agree with someone and that there is no need for any other options. But in fact there are many ways to express agreement. Let’s take a look at the most common ones: 1. Да! This is the most […]
Goodbye in Russian

Goodbye in Russian While farewells as well as while greeting you can use different phrases in Russian. The choice depends on the situation, the number of persons that are talking, their relationships, and the speaker’s mood. A goodbye usually expresses some kind of wish. […]
Thank you in Russian

Thank you: 9 ways to express gratitude in Russian Expanding your vocabulary is a step to fluent Russian. You can get by with a single phrase “Thank you” but there can be different situations and interlocutors. That’s why it is better to use different phrases, as well. Today, you will learn how to express gratitude […]
The best way to learn Russian
The best way to learn Russian Are you going to travel around Russia? Do you have friends in this country? Are you learning English to get a job? Whatever the purpose of the study, the process will not be easy, especially at the start. However, you can make it easier if you follow the advice […]
Russian alphabet

Russian alphabet How are the Russian letters written and read? Where do I find them on the keyboard? How do I write them by hand? Will I ever be able to remember and understand them? Today we will answer all the questions related to the Russian alphabet. About the Russian alphabet The Russian alphabet has […]
We invite you to our workshop “Ornamental painting on wood”

We invite you to take part in our workshop, dedicated to ornamental painting on wood this Friday 12.07. at 15.00 We will tell you about one of the most ancient art form. It is called painting on wood. Today it is widely used in cabinet, tableware, toys and musical instruments making. There are so […]
How we celebrated Kupalje at the school of Russian language «Leader»

At the school of Russian language «Leader» you will not only learn Russian language with the help of books. You will learn a lot about Russian traditions and culture. We regularly organize excursions, workshops, thematical events. These events help our students to improve their spoken language, communicate with each other and have a great time […]
We invite you to a meeting of the Speaking Club on the topic “Kupalje”

The ancient national holiday of Kupalje is celebrated in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine on the day of summer solstice when all the nature forces reach their peak. Kupalje is covered with myths and legends, ancient pagan and christian traditions are bonded tightly and beliefs of our ancestors are reflected in its sacramentals. On this day […]
Strawberry Party at school fo russian language “Leader”

What to do in the heat, you ask? Different people have different answers for this question. Some people swim, some stay inside and some think that the best option is eating strawberries. Some people associate this berry with a pretty girl and others even think of liquor. Is it true that strawberry can be not […]