The language lessons are given only by professional teachers. In my experience, Liden & Denz in St. Petesburg is one of the best language school I have ever been to. I strongly recommend the school.
Students will be happy to learn that the Russian Government has today announced plans to make Russian language easier in an effort to simplify greater international engagement. …
In a previous post, we revealed that Russians don't really say “na zdarovje” when they toast. While the phrase has been popularised in English language media – and a lot of Russians will nod politely and clink glasses with you if you use it – it’s not something a native speaker would ever…
Improve your Russian while working as an expat? Mission possible! …
What could be a better way for Russian immersion than reading, especially when you read the books that you find interesting and that can give you a better idea of the culture of Russia? Co-founder of Liden & Denz, Walter Denz shares his experience on how reading Russian literature can improve your…
Learning a language is hard. Keeping it when you don't have classes is even harder. So this article is not about how to learn Russian, but how to maintain your Russian. …
I love Russia. I have been living in St. Petersburg for almost two months, and after travelling all around the world it feels like I have finally found a place where I would see myself settling down. The inexorable beauty of the streets, the architecture, the importance of art and culture, the water…
Oh, the Russians! I was recently watching the last season of Stranger Things and, to my surprise, Russians are quite present there. For those of you who might not be familiar with the TV series, it is set on an American town during the 80s. And what do we recall from those times? The unique fashion…
This year Russia celebrated the 160th anniversary of the birth of Anton Chekhov, a writer, and playwright whose works are still relatable today, after all these years. If you are new to the works of this author, in this article you will find five suggestions for short (and, as you can read in the…