Russian Culture

As part of studying Russian the students not only learn to read, write and speak in the language but they also learn about the culture of the country.

Zhostov Trays

Trays were first made n the village of Zhostov at the beginning of the 19th Century. They are made of metal and come in various sizes and shapes, with brightly coloured hand-painted flowers, fruit and sometimes birds, on a black background.

by Vanessa

Nikita Kosiamaka

Nikita Kosiamaka is a famous Russian hero. He saved a princess from a three-headed dragon. A lot of people already know about him and read Russian books about him.

by Boris

Matryoshka

Matryoshka, or nesting dolls, are the best known and most traditional Russian souvenirs. They are figures stacked inside each other, each one a slightly smaller size.
Matryoshkas appeared in Russia at the end of the 19th Century when a rich Japanese merchant brought one home from Japan.
All of the dolls in one set look almost identical to one another, except for some minor details.
The number of figurines that make up Matryoshkas ranges from three to twenty-four. However, there are six custom made Matryoshkas consisting of sixty of more dolls.

by Dasha

Russian Writing

by Daniela (Year 6)

Grandmother and Grandfather

My grandmother's name is Sonya. She was born in 1928. She was a dentist, but now she is a pensioner. She has two sons, a grandson and a granddaughter. I love her very much!

My grandfather's name is Dmitry. My grandfather fought in the war, he has lots of medals. Now he is a pensioner. I love him very much!

by Sarah (Year 4)