James Brown

james
The first thing that I liked at Educa is that this is a great-looking school. In addition to that, the group that I had was small, there were just four people. It was really easy to talk in a nice atmosphere and nice dynamic. The teacher that I had, Nina, she was fabulous! She presented […]

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Michelle McKenzie

Michelle-USA
I am an American University Student studying at Educa School. I spent the whole summer learning Russian in St Petersburg with Educa. The teacher has been fantastic. I have learnt so much and for me the most important part of my experience was improving my speaking abilities and having opportunity to practice them. The city […]

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Vitor Nogueira

I’ve been studying Russian for more than four years now but this was the first time I was studying Russian in Russia. It was very positive to combine what I was learning in the classes at EDUCA with my experience outside. People in Saint Petersburg are very friendly and every time I would go to […]

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Hans Christian

Hans Christian Jensen, Danemark
Educa is my highest recomendation! It is a woderful school with nice teachers and great students. The city is wonderful, it is a lillt bit cold sometimes but you definitely can get used to it. Besides that you will love Russian people, they are wonderful. I highly recommend Educa!

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Alessio Montegiove

I decided to sign up for a week of private lessons at EDUCA and, even though it was a short period, I had a very interesting improvement in my Russian language. I chose to study Russian because of my job and how many Russian friends I have. Now I can even have a short conversation […]

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Russian Women: Features and Insights

russian beautiful woman
Russian women are a strong and multifaceted category characterized by their beauty, intelligence and many other qualities. Many Russian women strive for self-development, quality education and career building, while preserving family values and cultural traditions. So while traveling in Russia, we can not only learn the language, but also find new relationships. Popular names among […]

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Russian Cultural Festivals

Russian Cultural Festivals
Every trip to Russia can be turned into a true cultural adventure by attending major festivals and events that reflect the country’s rich history and arts scene. So you can attend these events in 2025, in between your Russian language classes at our school! • New Year Celebrations – 1th January New Years is the […]

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Language barriers

Language Barriers
For many tourists who do not speak Russian, traveling in Russia can be associated with certain difficulties in communication. Despite the growing popularity of English in major cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg, most locals, especially in smaller communities, do not speak foreign languages to a high level. This can be an obstacle for […]

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How to pay in Russia

russian courses - payment options
For 2025, Russia continues to support a variety of payment methods for foreign citizens, coming to study abroad, despite the international restrictions imposed. It is important to be aware of the options available for convenient payments in the country. This article summarizes the main payment methods that foreigners can use. The first thing to say […]

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Svenja Kratzke

I came to Russia to study the Russian language, learn something about Russian culture, especially trying food, I love it here. Saint Petersburg is a beautiful city and at the school here we have amazing teachers, great groups, everybody is really focused on. It has been a very good experience for me. Highly recommend it!

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Living in Russia

Russian nature
Have you ever thought about living in Russia? You probably asked the questions below. How much money is needed per month in Russia? To spend a month comfortably anywhere in Russia 2000 Euros on average will be enough. However, the exact amount may be much less or significantly more depending on the region you are […]

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Winter in Russia

Winter in Russia
Russian winter is a special time of the year, which in many ways determines the way of life and culture in Russia. The winter period in the country lasts for a long time and is characterized by severe weather conditions: frosts, snowfalls and winds. This time of year embodies not only the cold, but also […]

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Russian lifestyle

Russian people lifestyle
The lifestyle of Russians is very diverse and depends on many factors, such as region of residence, age, social status, cultural preferences and other aspects. However, it is possible to identify a few general trends that are characteristic of most Russians. Work and working time Russians in general work long hours, and the working week […]

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Russian Social Rules

Kissing in Russia
In Russia, like in other countries, there are a number of cultural norms and rules of behaviour that vary depending on the region, social situation and relations between people. Here are a few key aspects to keep in mind when communicating: Forms of address and the use of “ты” and “вы” (you) In Russia, there […]

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Slavic Core – cultural trend

Slavic core - traditions and aesthetics of Slavic peoples
In the last few years, the term Slavic Core has gained popularity, especially among foreign tourists, lovers of cultural trends and those interested in the history, traditions and aesthetics of Slavic peoples. But what is Slavic Core and why has this trend become so attractive to people all over the world? Slavic Core is a […]

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