«Enjoy Russian” language school invites you for a 4-week program of Russian immersion in April 2019!

The program includes:
80 intensive Russian lessons in a small group;
Study process focused on development of speaking skills;
Russian homestay including meals;
Diverse cultural program including Easter celebration, travelling around the Republic of Karelia, learning lots about Russian culture (trips to St. Petersburg, Velikiy Novgorod and Murmansk upon request);
Support of local volunteers, language practice with natives.

Start level: A2, B1
Start date: April, 01
Cost: 940 euro including tuition fee and homestay with breakfast
All informational support is provided

Apply here: https://enjoyrussian.com/courses/standard/
E-mail: info@enjoyrussian.com

Now, as we’re preparing for the next spring group course, we’re looking back to the March of 2018. There was such an amazing team of students from the UK, Finland, Brazil and Switzerland.

It was great: bright and sunny weather, frozen Onega lake, some snowy days to make the experience 100% Russian. What made this time unique? Of course, people: our highly-motivated and hard-working students, creative and supporting teachers, caring host families and active Russian volunteers, always ready to show any must-visit place in Petrozavodsk.

Here is a feedback from Sonja, Finland: «Content of the Russian language course was excellent. Fun teaching methods that kept to Russian class interesting. I wish I could have stayed longer at Enjoy Russian school in Petrozavodsk to learn more complex vocabulary. Russian native speaking teacher took into account our wishes and needs. My host family in Petrozavodsk was great, just the right balance of communication and privacy. I would definitely recommend this program: definitely value for money».

The next March will be even more delightful! Help us to make is unforgettable – welcome to Petrozavodsk!

2-week course: 04.03-15.03.19

Program cost: 470 euro (40 Russian lessons + homestay with breakfast)

4-week course: 04.03.-29.03.19

Program cost: 940 euro (80 Russian lessons + homestay with breakfast)

Apply here: https://enjoyrussian.com/courses/standard/

E-mail: info@enjoyrusian.com

WHAT DO RUSSIANS CELEBRATE ON 9TH OF MAY?

Victory Day symbols in Russia

On May 9, a national holiday is celebrated in Russia – Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, in which the Soviet people fought for the freedom and independence of their Motherland against fascist Germany and its allies. The Great Patriotic War was the most important and decisive part of the Second World War of 1939-1945. Enjoy Russian students who take a language course these days usually attend the Parade in Petrozavodsk and join the celebration.

St. George’s ribbon and parades

Since that time, the parades are held annually. On Victory Day there are meetings of veterans, solemn events and concerts. People lay flowers on memorials of military glory, memorials, and mass graves and honor those who had sacrificed with their lives. To say more, since 2005, the patriotic move “St. George’s ribbon” has been held with the goal of restoring and imparting the value of the holiday to the younger generation. On the eve of the Victory Day celebration, everyone can tie a St. George ribbon on the hand, bag or antenna of the car as a token of memory of the heroic past of the USSR as a symbol of military valor, victory, military glory and recognition of the merits of the soldiers. Every year traditional events take place in Petrozavodsk on May 9. The celebration of the Victory Day begins on the eve, May 8 at the temple in the name of the holy prophet Elias. Next morning on May 9 there is a solemn ceremony of laying flowers to the Eternal Flame will begin. Moreover, the youth hold the youth march of memory in honor of the soldiers of the Karelian Front, partisans and underground workers of Karelia. In the afternoon on Kirov’s square the concert is organized. At the same time in the floodplain Lososinka unfolds “Garrison Town” – a city project with interactive programs. The holiday always ends up with a festive firework.

WHY TO PARTICIPATE IN A RUSSIAN IMMERSION PROGRAM IN SPRING 2018?

3 months of adventures with Enjoy Russian

If you want to experience Russian culture in depth and would like to strengthen your Russian two language levels up from where you are now you better choose 12 week course instead of 2-4-week learning. And spring is definitely the best time for that! On March 5 we start a trip full of adventures and new meetings in the North-West of Russia, city of Petrozavodsk.

Long stay in Russia is your chance to see more!

1. You’ll have 240 Russian lessons. You’ll significantly improve your vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Thant’s what you need if you really want to reach the best results in Russian for a short period of time. By the end of the course you’ll be surprised by the progress you’ll have made;

2. You’ll taste all kinds of traditional Russian and Karelian food while staying with a Russian host family and hear all interesting stories about Russian history, life in Russia and Soviet Union, amazing or weird Russian traditions firsthand from your hosts;

3. You’ll have a chance to visit the Kizhi island twice: in March by snowmobiles to see the silent beauty of snowbound Kizhi Pogost and in May by hydrofoil to take a relaxing walk along the green island under the sun;

4. You’ll have enough time to visit all repertoire of the Musical theatre (opera, ballet, operetta), concerts of the Philharmonic Hall and modern performances of Creative Workshop Drama Theatre;

5. You’ll celebrate all spring Russian holidays with Russians: eat “blini” for the whole week, burn the scarecrow of winter and dance in a round during Maslenitsa, cook an Easter bread “kylitch”, color the boiled eggs and toll a bell on a bell tower at Easter and participate in celebratory parades dedicated to the Labor day and Victory day during the May holidays;

6. You’ll visit all speaking clubs arranged by EnjoyRussian School: game club to remember lots of new Russian words in a fun way, literature club to read Russian classic literature, movie club to watch Soviet and Russian movies and cartoons, discussion club to learn a lot about Russian culture, traditions and superstitions;

7. You’ll see full-flowing Kivach waterfall;

8. You’ll meet all the Russian volunteers of EnjoyRussian School with whom you’ll visit all must-see and must-eat places in Petrozavodsk;

9. You’ll participate in all kinds of cultural activities from winter sports and theater backstage excursion in March to horse-riding and picnics in May;

10. You’ll see beautiful nature of Karelia in all its views: from snowbound fairy-tale sceneries and northern lights, icebreaking and snow melting to green and blossoming sceneries and white nights.

See you in spring! Sign up for a course here 

Three months have slipped away really fast! Agnieszka, Ellie, Kassia and Stacey have finished their 12 weeks Russian language course (240 hours) in our school! The girls have improved their Russian and reached 2 Certificate level! It means that they can easily communicate with natives in the Russian language on various topics. The girls have made friends, had fun, experienced Russian way of life and hospitality in the host families, helped Russian children to study English and just had great time!

We’ll miss you! Hope to see you one day!

Would you like to have the same progress? Join our spring semester in March 6 – May 26

http://enjoyrussian.com/3686_programs/3689_autumn_russian_courses/

Do you want to see how we celebrate Maslenitsa? ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT to apply for our courses in March! Bring friends and get 15% discount for each of you! Contact us for further details: info@enjoyrussian.com

Beginners level (2 weeks): March 7-18
Price: 450 EUR (including tuition fee for 40 hours of Russian + homestay with breakfast) MASLENITSA TIME!!!

Beginners level (3 months): March 7 - May 27
Price: 2700 EUR (including tuition fee for 240 hours of Russian + homestay with breakfast) MASLENITSA TIME!!!

Elementary level (2 weeks): March 21 - April 1
Price: 450 EUR (including tuition fee for 40 hours of Russian + homestay with breakfast)

Elementary level (3 weeks): March 21 - April 8
Price: 675 EUR (including tuition fee for 60 hours of Russian + homestay with breakfast)

Basic level (2 weeks): March 7-18
Price: 450 EUR (including tuition fee for 40 hours of Russian + homestay with breakfast) MASLENITSA TIME!!!

Basic level (4 weeks): March 7 - April 1
Price: 900 EUR (including tuition fee for 80 hours of Russian + homestay with breakfast) MASLENITSA TIME!!!

1 Certificate level (2 weeks): March 7 - April 18
Price: 450 EUR (including tuition fee for 40 hours of Russian + homestay with breakfast) MASLENITSA TIME!!!

1 Certificate level (2 weeks): March 21 - April 1
Price: 450 EUR (including tuition fee for 40 hours of Russian + homestay with breakfast)

1 Certificate level (4 weeks): March 7 - April 1
Price: 900 EUR (including tuition fee for 80 hours of Russian + homestay with breakfast) MASLENITSA TIME!!!

Deadline for applying: January 31

APPLY: http://www.enjoyrussian.com/3719/
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