About Me (Bio)
I grew up in Leningrad, Russia, during the final years of the Soviet Union, and later earned an MBA in the United States. This background gives me a unique perspective as both a native Russian and English speaker and as someone who lived through the last decades of Soviet life.
I tutor in:
English and Russian conversation practice (for fluency, not grammar drills)
Soviet and post-Soviet history, with personal insight into everyday life and culture
European...
About Me (Bio)
I grew up in Leningrad, Russia, during the final years of the Soviet Union, and later earned an MBA in the United States. This background gives me a unique perspective as both a native Russian and English speaker and as someone who lived through the last decades of Soviet life.
I tutor in:
English and Russian conversation practice (for fluency, not grammar drills)
Soviet and post-Soviet history, with personal insight into everyday life and culture
European History
My lessons are conversational - furthermore, they will dip into the realm of the cultural no less than the purely factual .
Teaching Approach
For language practice: relaxed conversation with corrections and guidance to build fluency and confidence. No grammar drills.
For history tutoring: clear outlines, essay-writing help, critical analysis, and where appropriate, personal stories from Soviet life to give context.
For cultural history/enrichment: discussion-based sessions, great for students, teachers, or lifelong learners.
