Autumn is the right time for new Russian experience

I like autumn more than summer.  For me that is a good time for making new experiments,
trying something new, fulfilling your dreams. Autumn is a good time for travelling,
making new friends, learning Russian and other foreign languages.
Welcome to EnjoyRussian language school in September-November and enjoy
new Russian experience with us.

Start dates of the Intensive Russian courses in Autumn 2017

September  4,  October 2, November 6

Russian levels avalable (according to Russian testing system)

beginner (A0), elementary (A1), basic (A2)

Choose the Russian course suitable for your needs and welcome to Petrozavodsk

What to do in Petrozavodsk, Karelia?

to succed in Russian learning and achieve new Russian level for 3 months
with professional Russian teachers

to start speaking Russian fluently. You will have chance to practice Russian
24 hours per day with Russian volunteers, Russian hostfamilies and Russian teachers

to meet new Russian friends among Russian volunteers

to experience the real Russian hospitality and taste delicious Russian food

to enjoy beautiful views, relax watching Onego lake, walk  a lot and become more healthy,
pick up berries and mushrooms

to visit Kizhi island, Valaam monastery, Solovki monastery, Kinerma village, Kivach waterfall.
These sights of interest are worth seeing in the fall.

What to taste?

Autumn is a time of berries and mushrooms. Ask your Russian homestay family to cook a delicious mushroom soup, tasteful popatoes with mushrooms and meat, healthy cranberry kisel’ and Russian pies with lingonberry.  In autumn we cook fish a lot – sudak, whitefish, salmon and pike. You will definitely enjoy it.

Where to go and what to do in Petrozavodsk?

Our students say that Petrozavodsk has the right size. That is not as big as St.Peterburg
and Moscow and not as small to get bored. There are a lot of things to do here.

You may enjoy listening to music in Philarmonia and Conservatory, or watching ballet
in Music theater or performances in Drama theater. I recommend a new performance
“Nastasya Philipovna” based on the novel “Idiot” by Dostoevskiy.

You may do a lot of sport in Petrozavodsk – biking, running, swimming,
playing football, skating, joga and others.

You may take part in various workshops, lectures, exhibitions etc.
I recommend a cooking master-class and learn to cook “kalitki” – Karelian pies with potatoes,
carrots and millet.

Watch amazing pictures of Karelian Autumn https://enjoyrussian.com/russian-autumn/

Karelia is so beautiful in autumn ! Come and see! 

Participate in the Program of full Russian  immersion with EnjoyRussian language School: 
- Get a professional Russian language course 
- Enjoy friendly atmosphere and individual approach 
- Make lots of new friends among Russian volunteers  

- Admire splendid nature of the north-west Russian 
- Catch the last days of summer – “бaбье лето” 
- Find your second home in your Russian host family 
- Practice Russian in the streets, cafes, shops – everywhere!  

- Feel real progress in the Russian language 
- Get unforgettable experience of living in Russia! 
- Bring home self-made souvenirs, warm memories and cool pictures! 

Starting date: September,04
Group levels: beginner, elementary, basic
Duration: 2-12 weeks
Cost: from 470 euro (2-week course + Russian homestay with breakfast)

APPLY: http://enjoyrussian.com/apply-standart/
Ask a question: info@enjoyrussian.com

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WHAT IS SHASLIKI, HOT POTATO AND PIONEER BALL?

How to become a true Russian and learn language?  For sure, you need to taste shaslili, swim in the second biggest lake in Europe, play hot potato and pioneer ball!  On Tuesday, Enjoy Russian Language School decided going to sand beach of Petrovodsk for shasliki party. The weather was cool! +25 C.

Volunteers of Russian Language School Mane, Lilit, Ivan, Kristina, Diana and Vika helped students to order dishes and drinks in the cafe called “Fairytale” (Сказка). In this cafe, guests celebrated wedding day of new couple and shouted “ГОРЬКО! ГОРЬКО!”.  Our students asked what does it mean. Volunteers answered that it can be translated as “Bitter! Bitter! By shouting “ГОРЬКО!” the guests are saying that the alcohol is bitter, and the couple needs to start kissing to sweeten the drinks.

Our students, teachers and volunteers tasted shasliki. Shashlik or shashlyk is a dish of skewered and grilled cubes of meat popular in Iran, Eastern and Central Europe.  Shashlik (meaning skewered meat) was originally made of lamb. Nowadays it is also made of pork or beef depending on local preferences and religious observances. The skewers are either threaded with meat only, or with alternating pieces of meat, fat, and vegetables, such as bell pepper, onion, mushroom and tomato.

After that, our students from the Maldives, Ecuador, Belgium, Great Britain, Finland and volunteer from Russia decided to swim in Onego lake, second biggest lake in Europe!

During the evening, our students and volunteers also played pioneer ball and hot potato.  Who are pioneers? Read more here. These ball games were very common among schoolchildren, and the game of “potato” was a favorite, while “pioneer ball” was the official game. For both games you need at least 5-6 players and a volley ball. Read the rules of TOP popular USSA games here:  hot potato and pioneer ball.

http://enjoyrussian.com/shasliki-hot-potato-pioneer-ball/

You all know that Russian people do not smile to strangers, only to the friends. But maybe to understand Russians better it’s useful to know some social rules in order not to get into an awkward situation. So have a look at these tips and leave a comment if you know/experienced more:

YOU CAN’T:
– Smile at strangers (as I said, in Russia it’s not common to smile at someone you don’t know, otherwise people would think that you’re weird/stupid/crazy and dangerous);
– Say ПРИВЕТ and refer as ТЫ to people in the street, in a shop, at restaurants and etc. In Russia being formal with elderly or strangers or anyone apart from your friends and family is very important. You should say ЗДРАВСТВУЙТЕ, refer as ВЫ to an unfamiliar person, otherwise people would think that you are rude.
– Whistle inside the house or a shop/restaurant. It means you are “blowing out the money” of the people in this dwelling. It’s considered to be a bad omen and it’s just one of dozens Russian superstitions we believe at. Another one – never put an empty bottle on a table. Bad luck;)
– Ask very personal questions and teach Russians how they should do something, because that’s how they do in Europe / USA and etc. I think noone likes that:)
– Well, you can, but you really don’t have to DO A SMALL TALK. Russians don’t like to beat around the bush. If you have something to say – say it right away!

YOU CAN:
– Ask people in the street politely, if you get lost or want to know something. You should also ask for help if you need it. Russians are quite compassionate, especially if a foreigner is in trouble.
– Start a conversation with a person that is involved into the same activity as you or if you got into trouble together;) Russians like to share their negative feelings with others:)))
– Ask people about Russia, its customs and traditions. People love to talk about their motherland everywhere in the world.

Russians might seem unfriendly at first and keep their distance. But as soon as you become their friend, there is no people sweeter!!!
И добавь, пожалуйста, в раздел о том, что можно делать
– Talk about religion and politics. BUT CAREFULLY!:)

http://enjoyrussian.com/friendly-russians/

🇷🇺 Learn Russian in Russia!

Last chance to apply the intensive 2-week summer Russian language course! ⏳

The program of full Russian immersion is very effective, as it includes:

- intensive Russian course with our professional and creative teachers

- homestay with Russian families to learn about life in Russia from within

- communication with the Russian volunteers and eventful cultural program

So the students get an opportunity to practice Russian all day long, which guarantees fast progress in Russian. 🇷🇺

📅 Dates: August, 14-25

👍Cost of the 2-week program:

320 euro – tuition fee (40 lessons in a group)

150 euro – Russian homestay with breakfast

📈Group levels:

Beginner (A0+)

Elementary (A1, A1+)

Basic (A2, A2+)

☝Individual course is available on any dates!

📝APPLY: http://enjoyrussian.com/apply-summer/

✉Ask a question: info@enjoyrussian.com

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How to start to speak Russian fast? 

Don’t hesitate to enroll our intensive summer Russian language course! 
Not much time left to register! 

 Dates: August, 14-25

Cost of the 2-week program:
320 euro – tuition fee (40 lessons in a group)
150 euro – Russian homestay with breakfast

Group levels:
Beginner (A0+)
Elementary (A1, A1+)
Basic (A2, A2+)
Individual course is available on any dates!

 You’ll reach fast results in the Russian language, have lots of Russian practice, participate in eventful cultural program with native Russian speakers and enjoy beautiful views of the Russian north! We’re waiting for you!

APPLY: http://enjoyrussian.com/apply-summer/
Ask a question: info@enjoyrussian.com 

Tsss! There are a few vacant spaces left in the basic level group in August! 

Students of A2 level of the Russian language! Join the group to: 
 improve your grammar and pronunciation 
 enrich your vocabulary in a very significant way 
 start to speak Russian freely without fear 
 recognize slight difference in words and expressions which only native speakers can explain 
 practice Russian in everyday situations 

Apart from the intensive Russian language course, you will: 
 get to know the Russian way of thinking, family traditions and cultural traits during your staying in the Russian host family. 
  meet lots of Russian friends among our volunteers to learn, share and discuss common features and differences in the languages, cultures and funny particularities. 
 travel along beautiful Republic of Karelia: enjoy the northern nature, feel the spirit of Russian antiquity on the Kizhi island, get unforgettable emotions rafting down Shuja River, play Karelian street game "Kyykkä", cook Kalitki, take a trip to Valaam monastery or Solovetsky Monaster and lots more! 

Dates: 31.07-25.08 
Cost: 640 euro for tuition (80 lessons) + 300 euro for 4-week Russian homestay with breakfast 

APPLY: http://enjoyrussian.com/apply-summer/ 
Ask a question: info@enjoyrussian.com