CULTURAL ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS

Study Russian in Russia and have fun

In the “EnjoyRussian” Language School we offer cultural activities program for our students. So they can practice Russian in relaxed atmosphere, travel and know more about Russians and their way of life. What did the students do last week?

Cooked Russian food and knew Russians better

Cooking class is one of the most favourite workshops in the School. Usually students choose class on traditional Karelian pies (Калитки) with a Russian hostess Nastya. She is fond of cooking and can tell you so many traditional recipes. During the class they cook Karelian pies with various fillings: mashed potatoe, farmer cheese (творог), carrot, communicate with each other and drink Russian samovar tea!

Spoke Russian as much as they can while discussing Russian superstitious beliefs

Why are they so popular in Russia? What do they mean? Last week our students talked about that on the Discussion club with Russian language teacher and Russian volunteers.

DO RUSSIANS WANT TO FEED ME TO DEATH?

“They give me too much food” – that’s what our students say about the Russian host families – “Breakfasts are crazy! There is so much on the table: porridge, eggs, sandwiches, pancakes, toast… And they want me to eat all of it!!!”

We really feel sorry for our poor students, but there is hardly anything we can do about that. No, the hosts do not want you dead. They are just being hospitable. Yes, this is real Russian hospitality – to give the guest all the food from the fridge. And if the guest doesn’t eat the hosts really feel bad about it. So, you probably are going to gain some weight if you are planning on staying with a host family in Russia. But on the other hand – big breakfasts and dinners are a great opportunity to have a long chat with your Russian family, practice your Russian, and find out more about these unusual interesting people.

Russia might give you lots of suprises, and food is one of the best among them. Enjoy your family meals and don’t think much about staying fit;)