Zlatoust Russian Language School

15/06/2026

🗣️ Join our Speaking Club on June 17 at 7 pm! 🗣️
📍 Location: Moscow, Leninsky Prospekt, 72/2 (near Vavilovskaya and Universitet metro stations)
⏰ Duration: 90 minutes
🌍 Theme: “A Journey Around Moscow: a Speaking Game” (Monopoly‑style!)
Ready to level up your Russian in the most fun way? Come and travel around Moscow in our immersive speaking game — from the airport to a hotel, through the city’s coolest spots! ✈️🏙️
What’s in store for you:
Warm‑up & get to know the group;
Learn useful vocabulary for real‑life situations;
Play a board‑game‑style adventure with speaking tasks at every location (ordering food, asking for directions, making decisions, and more!);
Face unexpected “Event” cards that’ll spice up your journey;
Practice real communication, boost your confidence, and have a blast! 😄
Whether you’re a tourist exploring Moscow or a local looking to sharpen your skills, this game is your chance to speak Russian in realistic, engaging scenarios.
👉 Don’t miss out — DM to book your spot! 🎉

12/06/2026

Поздравления с Днём России от команды учебно-издательского центра «Златоуст». Congratulations on Russia Day from Zlatoust team.

11/06/2026

Tomorrow is the National Day of Russia, so we asked our students what they love about Russia 🇷🇺 Here is what they said:
Song A, 🇰🇷
“In Korea, people don’t know much about Russia, so there’s a myth that Russians are unfriendly and never smile.
That’s why my biggest surprise was discovering that Russian people are actually very kind and helpful. I think they are even friendlier than Koreans!
As I learned more Russian and started understanding more, I realized that Russians are always ready to help — even a complete stranger.
In my opinion, the people of Russia are a special reason to truly love this country”

Bahadyr, 🇹🇷
“Russia has become not just a country for me, but a second home.
I was amazed by its history, culture, and the hospitality of its people.
I fell in love with Russia because here I found love, started a family, and began to speak Russian”

Sara, 🇺🇸
“I planned to stay in Russia for one year, but seven years have passed — and I still love it.
People here are warm, there’s so much to explore, and I’m constantly learning.
Russia has become my home”

Hamed, 🇮🇷
“In Russia, I love borscht and Olivier salad.
Even though I can’t stand the cold weather, I really love summer in Russia — especially the White Nights. 😄”
#россия

10/06/2026

📣 Ready to take your Russian to the next level? 📣

Join our small, interactive online group (max 6 students) for an A2 Russian course based on the popular “Poehali!” textbook! Whether you’re dreaming of travelling to Russia, connecting with Russian‑speaking friends, or simply love the language, this is your chance to start speaking with confidence. 😊

What you’ll get:
✔️ Personalised attention in a cosy group setting
✔️ Dynamic, conversation‑focused lessons that help you actually use the language
✔️ Structured learning with the engaging “Poehali!” materials
✔️ Live sessions via Zoom on Mondays and Thursdays, 7–8 PM Moscow time

Don’t just learn Russian — live it! 🌟

👉 Sign up now and join a FREE trial lesson to experience our fun and effective teaching style firsthand!

Let’s embark on this exciting language journey together — we can’t wait to meet you! 👋🇷🇺

09/06/2026

🎉 Let’s explore possessive adjectives with the -ин suffix: мамин, папин, Сашин! 🎉

Hello, friends! Today at Zlatoust Russian Language School, we’re looking at a very warm and personal part of Russian grammar — possessive adjectives with the -ин suffix! 🤗

What are they? Possessive adjectives answer the question “чей?” (“whose?”) and show who something belongs to. The -ин suffix helps us express that! 😍

👉 Examples:

мамин платок — mum’s scarf (a scarf that belongs to mum);

папин журнал — dad’s magazine (dad’s magazine);

Сашин велосипед — Sasha’s bicycle (Sasha’s bike).

💡 Important note! If the adjective is formed from a proper name (like Сашин), it starts with a capital letter. If it’s from a common noun (like мамин or бабушкин), it starts with a lowercase letter.

These words also make your speech sound more natural and heartfelt. When you say мамина улыбка (“mum’s smile”) or дедушкин рассказ (“grandad’s story”), it immediately feels cozy and close. ❤️

📝 Let’s practise! Try to form possessive adjectives with the -ин suffix from these words:

дядя (uncle);

Лиза (Liza);

подруга (friend, female).

Write your answers in the comments! 👇

05/06/2026

What if your summer included not just отдых, but real progress in Russian? 🤩At Zlatoust, you can spend 2 weeks in St. Petersburg studying Russian in a compact, intensive format. 🗓️Classes run Monday to Friday, 10:00–13:15, so you still have time for the city, friends, photos, and unforgettable summer memories. This course is designed for real communication. ✅You will learn how to speak in everyday situations like ordering food, moving around the city, shopping, and using transport. After classes, you can join walks, quests, cooking workshops, and dance evenings — the perfect way to meet people and feel the city. 🌆 If you want a summer that actually changes your Russian, this is it. Email us to get a full guide on how to come to Russia for the two-week Russian course: [email protected]

01/06/2026

БРОСАТЬ ДЕНЬГИ 💴 НА ВЕТЕР🌬️ - literally “throw money to the wind”, meaning: throw money down the drain.

✅Распоряжаться деньгами надо с умом, а не бросать деньги на ветер.
✅ Я не играю в казино. Глупо бросать деньги на ветер.

❓А в вашем языке есть похожая поговорка? Is there a similar saying in your native language?

29/05/2026

28/05/2026

Почему в книгах для русских обычно не пишут букву «ё»? Есть несколько объяснений:
1. Люди просто привыкли НЕ писать «ё».
2. По правилам русской орфографии можно писать «ё» только, чтобы предупредить неправильное понимание слова. В остальных случаях это необязательно. 3. Когда мы печатаем на компьютере, неудобно нажимать «ё», она находится сбоку, часто её сложно найти.

24/05/2026

ГАРНИР - side dish

Популярный гарнир в России - это
1️⃣картофель (пюре или фри) - potatoes 🥔 (mashed or French fries 🍟)
2️⃣рис - rice
3️⃣гречка - buckwheat
4️⃣макароны - all kind of noodles 🍝
5️⃣овощи - vegetables 🥗

А какой гарнир вы предпочитаете? Напишите в комментариях 👀