The document outlines various Russian-British educational initiatives, including unconventional Russian textbooks and the Russia4Brits competition aimed at engaging students in Russian culture and language. It describes key features of the teaching materials and the contest, which invites children to submit creative works for prizes. Additionally, it mentions the establishment of a bilingual school in London that integrates British and Russian educational traditions.

1. Sensation, and other
Russian-British projects
The Russian Teachers’ Group,15/3/2014
Ignaty Dyakov

2. Today, I’d like to briefly share with you:
Unconventional Russian textbooks,
Russia4Brits competition,
Bilingual school in London,
Q&A
15 March 2014
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Ignaty Dyakov
www.russialocal.co.uk/en/

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“The Story Sensation”
“The Story Provocation”
First six chapters including
audio, exercises and Qs are
available here for free
**5% of proceeds go to SOS
Children’s Village in
Leningradskaya region, Russia

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“Undoubtedly, this textbook makes language
learning more fun, interesting and thus less
challenging. It can be recommended as an addition
to any Russian language textbook for A1-B1 levels -
your students will definitely succeed and progress
in Russian language learning!”
- Professor Galina Levina, vice-provost, Pushkin State
Russian Language Institute
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KEY FEATURES:
Detective line, interesting for children and adults,
Sarcasm and hidden cultural facts, ethics,
Audio-version,
Exercises and questions,
Home reading, end of course tasks, or main reading
and discussion material in the class.
First six chapters including
audio, exercises and Qs are
available here for free

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 A contest among children (both individual/group works are
welcome) on the variety of themes connected with Russia, her
culture and image in the world.
 We welcome all children with any kind of interests.
 No previous knowledge of Russian language or culture is needed.
 The contest can become a part of scheme of work in any school
subject (e.g. Russian language, History, English language, creative
writing, art lessons, culturology etc.) or it can be
interdisciplinary.
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www.russialocal.co.uk/en/
15 March 2014

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Submissions should be in the form of any one of the creative arts:
ovideo-clip
osong (any genre)
opoem, short story
onewspaper article
operformance (video recorded)
odrawing/painting, sculpture
ophotography
ophoto-collage cartoon new recipe in the Russian style...
The deadline is 7th of April, 2014
Ignaty Dyakov
www.russialocal.co.uk/en/
15 March 2014

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o Exhibition in Canary Wharf – May 2014
o Best works published on Russia Beyond the Headlines
website,
o Published in the Gifted and Talented Association magazine.
o Prizes include: flights to Russia, book vouchers, books,
merchandise etc.
WWW.RUSSIALOCAL.CO.UK/EN/RUSSIA4BRITS
Ignaty Dyakov
www.russialocal.co.uk/en/
15 March 2014

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ANGLO-RUSSIAN LYCEE in LONDON:
-Bilingual school,
-Best of British and Russian traditions,
-Strong Maths, Science and Chess,
-“Russian block”: history, literature, culture,
-Extra-curricular activities,
-Sports
Ignaty Dyakov
www.russialocal.co.uk/en/
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WHAT NEEDED?
Head teacher,
Programme (Cambridge International),
Backing by an institution and parents.
russian.school.london@gmail.com

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THANK YOU!!
Should you have any questions, please contact me:
*Images for the presentation taken from the Internet
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