On Orthodoxy in Russian!

As a fellow Orthodox Christian, I understand the importance of preserving and promoting our faith through the language. I am passionate about helping my students not only learn Russian but also deepen their understanding of Orthodox Christianity. 

My classes will be a safe and supportive space where we can explore the richness of the Russian language while discussing topics related to Orthodox Christianity. We will study the language through authentic texts, videos, and audio materials that reflect the beauty and depth of our shared faith.

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced student, I will tailor my lessons to meet your individual needs. Together, we will work on improving your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, all while exploring the spiritual aspects of the language.

5 Reasons for Studying Russian Language for an Orthodox Christian

Studying Russian language for an Orthodox Christian living in the USA or Western Europe can be important for several reasons: 

  1. **Understanding Russian culture and history.** Russian is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, and learning it allows you to better understand Russian culture, history, and traditions. This is especially important for Orthodox Christians who want to gain a deeper understanding of their faith and its roots. 
  1. **Communicating with Russian-speaking people.** There are many Russian-speaking communities in the USA and Western Europe. Knowing Russian will make it easier for you to communicate with them, find new friends and acquaintances, and access information in Russian. 
  1. **Reading religious texts.** Many Orthodox religious texts are written in Russian, including the Bible, prayers, and sermons. Many of russian orthodox writers still not translated to the foreign languages or partly translated but their contribution is unvaluable, there are such name as: святитель игнатий Брянчанинов, святитель Феофан Затворник, святой праведный Иоанн Кронштадский, игуменья Арсения (Себрякова), архимандрид Иоанн (Крестьянкин), схиигумен Иоанн (алексеев) and many many other names. Learning Russian will help you better understand these texts and get more out of reading them. 
  1. **Participating in church services.** If you attend Russian Orthodox churches, knowing Russian will be helpful for understanding services and participating in them. You'll be able to better comprehend prayers, hymns, and sermons, as well as engage in discussions and communication with other parishioners. 
  1. **Maintaining ties with homeland.** Studying Russian helps maintain ties with your native culture and traditions, even if you live far from Russia. This can be particularly important for those who want to pass on their values and beliefs to their children and grandchildren. 

Overall, learning Russian can be a valuable tool for personal development, broadening your horizons, and strengthening ties with Russian culture and the Orthodox faith.

I am about to graduate from the Moscow Theological Academy in Sergiev Posad, where I study theology, Orthodox pedagogy, psychology and Church Slavonic. In addition, for two years I have been studying Ancient Greek at courses at the St. Petersburg Theological Academy, which helps me better understand sacred texts and writings of the Holy Fathers of the Eastern Church.

This experience has been invaluable in my personal and professional development, and I look forward to applying my knowledge and skills now and in the future.

If you're ready to take the next step in your religious journey, contact me today! I look forward to helping you reach your goals and deepen your connection with Orthodox Christianity through the power of language.

 

Immersion in Russian and Siberian culture

CLASSES WITH TATYANA SHUBINA, TEACHER OF RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AS A FOREIGN

DATES AND FEES, 2024, PER CLASS IN RUSSIAN RUBLES

  • Course operate all year round
  • Minimum course length is 1 month
  • Average number of students per group  2-4
  • Group classes are available only if there is a full group
  • All levels are available 
  Price per class
Mini-group (80 mins, online/offline), max of 4   2000 ru
Individual (60 mins, online/offline) 3000 ru

 

 

 

RULES AND CONDITIONS: 

  1. The first two lessons can be paid for separately, then payment is made atleast for a two-week period of classes. Prepayment for classes is mandatory.
  2. If you are late for class, its duration will be reduced.
  3.  It is possible to cancel or reschedule an individual class with at least 24-hour notice in advance. Group classes cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.
  4. If the class is cancelled less than 24 hours in advance, or if you do not attend the lesson, it will be considered paid.
  5. If you cancel a class in advance, you can reschedule it for a later time or day, subject to the availability of the instructor. No more than two reschedules are allowed per month.
  6. I can accept new students only if there is free time. Otherwise, I will put you on the waiting list and inform you as soon as a place becomes available.

 Discounts:

15 % of the course fee - organized groups (2 people or more (family, friends etc.)

Important notice: 

Classes are available only within the timeframe of 07:00–20:00 Krasnoyarsk Time (GMT +7), from Monday to Saturday. For more information, please contact me via email 
myrussiancourse@gmail.com  

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Hein Hendrikx

Last year I studied a month at My Russian School in Siberia. This was an unforgettable experience and I it was a great way to start learning Russian. I lived at host family. This was a very good way to get to know more about the Russian lifestyle. Marina and her son Stas spoke really well English. This was very helpful as I hardly spoke any Russian when I arrived. They really made me feel at home, they were simply amazing. They also knew some people in Krasnoyarsk who spoke English and wanted to meet to show me the city and nature, this was very nice because it's hard to find English speaking people in Krasnoyarsk. They were also always willing to help me with my homework. In case you speak already some Russian (a2 or higher) it will probably also help to improve your Russian a lot, my level wasn't high enough to speak all the time Russian with them. The classes were also amazing. Tanya is a really great teacher, she made the classes really fun and we laughed a lot. And most importantly we practised to speak a lot. When I arrived I knew only a few words and the alphabet, but after a month I was already able to have some conversations with russian people. I really recommend you to take already a beginner course in your own country so you will make much more progress. Krasnoyarsk is a very great and interesting city. And the good thing is that almost no one speaks English so very soon you will be able to speak Russian In the supermarket, restaurant, when buying tickets and so on. I would highly recommend everyone who is interested in Russian language and culture to study at My Russian School In Siberia.

Afgelopen zomer heb ik een maand Russische geleerd in My Russian School in Siberia. Dit was een onvergetelijke ervaring en een geweldige manier om Russisch te leren. Ik woonde bij een gastgezin. Dit was een zeer goede manier om meer te weten te komen over de Russische levensstijl. Marina en haar zoon Stas spraken uitstekend Engels. Dit was zeer nuttig omdat ik nauwelijks Russisch sprak toen ik aankwam. Ze zorgde ervoor dat ik me al snel thuis voelde in Krasnojarsk. Ze kenden ook enkele mensen in Krasnojarsk die Engels spraken en mij wilden ontmoeten om mij de stad en de natuur te laten zien, dit was erg handig omdat het moeilijk is om Engels sprekende mensen te vinden in Krasnojarsk. Ze waren ook altijd bereid me te helpen met mijn huiswerk. Als je al wat Russisch spreekt (a2 of hoger) zal het waarschijnlijk ook helpen om je Russisch veel te verbeteren, mijn niveau was nog niet hoog genoeg om de hele tijd Russisch met het gastgezin te spreken. De lessen waren geweldig! Tanja is echt een zeer bekwame lerares en de lessen waren erg leuk. We hebben veel gelachen tijdens de lessen. Bovendien hebben we het veel geoefend om Russisch te praten. Toen ik aankwam, kende ik slechts een paar woorden en het alfabet, maar na een maand kon ik al simpele gesprekken met Russen voeren. Ik raad iedereen aan om alvast een beginnerscursus in Nederland te volgen, zodat je veel meer vooruitgang kunt boeken. Krasnoyarsk is een grote en zeer interessante stad. En het goede is dat bijna niemand Engels spreekt, daardoor leer je snel om Russisch te spreken in de supermarkt, restaurants, bij het kopen van tickets etc.. Ik beveel iedereen die geïnteresseerd is in de Russische taal en cultuur ten zeerste aan om te studeren aan My Russian School in Siberia.

 

Hein Hendrikx, Holland 

 

Hein Hendrikx

Holland

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