Russian school Sputnik offers a wide variety of Russian classes that are usually held in small groups to maximize the learning experience and to practice communication skills. We take into account an individual’s language level, learning style, and cognitive abilities. For younger students, we offer interactive learning: we often play as we learn new concepts and vocabulary. Various resources are used to make learning fun and memorable and to help better retain new material. Saturdays (10am-4pm) at 8401 Cameron Road, Austin TX
School Sputnik offers a wide variety of Russian classes. We can help you learn the language at any level, from basic, elementary, to the proficient, and design lessons to meet your interests and needs. If you have never studied Russian before and would like to learn it, “Sputnik” will give a head start and lead you through the learning process. If Russian is your native language, come and polish your skills, get a deeper understanding, read great literary masterpieces with us and be inspired to write your own. If you are bilingual and Russian is your inherited language, we will assist you in improving your knowledge and learning it in depth. The classes are usually held in small groups to maximize the learning experience and to practice communication skills. We take into account an individual’s language level, learning style, and cognitive abilities. The language is not merely taught as a set of grammar rules but as part of Russian cultural heritage. However, if you prefer private lessons, we will gladly accommodate your interests. We use a multi-faceted approach in teaching the Russian language. It is not only rigorous grammar and rote memorization of the rules. Special attention is also given to enriching vocabulary through reading and discussing literature, and to the developing of speech and confident communication skills. For younger students, we offer interactive learning: we often play as we learn new concepts and vocabulary. Various resources are used to make learning fun and memorable and to help better retain new material. Every age and every level and stage are welcome!
The Austin Russian Cultural Center invites you and your children to Sputnik School, classes are held on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The school is a part of the Russian Cultural Center in Austin (Texas-registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization) and offers classes in the Russian language. Classes for children (Russian language, literature, chess, robotics, science, arts and crafts, drawing, ceramics, music, theater, and many more!) and classes for adults (Russian language, English and Spanish languages, yoga, painting, dance classes, Business in the USA, etc.). The classes are taught by both professional teachers and volunteers.
– Do I have to have children to attend the school? No, there are many classes for adults. If you want to strengthen your children’s level of Russian, find new friends, and just meet interesting people – use this social platform and come on Saturdays at 8401 Cameron Road, Austin TX. See you at the Austin’s Russian School Sputnik!
The program includes classes in the Russian language: academic classes and arts & crafts. We also host exhibitions of paintings, crafts, book exchange (book club), theater performances, concerts and other cultural events (see Calendar of Events). The school is located at 8401 Cameron Road, Austin TX
– How to enroll, and what is the structure of the classes?
The registration is open. Please use this form to register (form) or download registration form here: Word or PDF format. If you would like to attend our classes on Saturdays, please send e-mail with this registration form to Olga at olga@russianaustin.com
We are excited to announce the start of the new school year in Russian school Sputnik, a Saturday school from the Russian Cultural Center. We are offering over 30 classes from Russian language, math and science to dance, art and karate. We have classes for every age from a toddler to an adult. Please check our schedule to pick classes that excite you the most.
We are excited to see our old friends and meet new ones. Another great news is that this school year we are offering classes at our new building at 8401 Cameron Road, Austin TX. There is excellent outside space, including a playground and picnic tables. Wearing the mask is optional during the classes and not required. We will be having some of the classes outside, weather permitting.
We are happy to keep supporting the community through excellent education and rich social life. Please come join us!
– Spring 2024 semester schedule:
– Previous years classes:
Tuition:
One class (anytime) – $20
1 class each Saturday – $150 (for semester from September 18 to December 20, 2021)
2 classes each Saturday – $250 (for semester from September 18 to December 20, 2021)
3 classes each Saturday – $350 (for semester from September 18 to December 20, 2021)
4 classes each Saturday – $450 (for semester from September 18 to December 20, 2021)
5 classes each Saturday – $550 (for semester from September 18 to December 20, 2021)
6 classes each Saturday – $650 (for semester from September 18 to December 20, 2021)
7 classes each Saturday – $750 (for semester from September 18 to December 20, 2021)
Payments are made via PayPal (PayPal address news@russianaustin.com) or online at russianaustin.square.site
You can also pay for classes in person – there is a Square terminal at the school entrance (payment by VISA, MasterCard, AmEx, Discover, G-Pay, Apple Pay).
You can take any trial class for free. You can also attend individual classes at any time without registration – payment for each separate class (any class can be taken): $20
All administrative work of the school is carried out exclusively by volunteers: 100% of the payment goes to cover the rent of the premises, the necessary materials and the salaries of the teachers. The school really needs volunteers to help organize the schedule. Please write to us if you have any ideas on how to support the Center in general or the School in particular.
– What is the Russian Cultural Center in Austin?
The Russian Cultural Center (RussianAustin.com) is a new non-profit project aimed at bringing together and promoting the Russian-speaking cultures in Austin, Texas. Among the already implemented projects of the Center: the printed magazine Russian Austin, a site with numerous interviews of Russian-speaking residents of the city and other useful resources, a virtual extension of the Virtual Cubs in Russian, the organization of a series of exhibitions, holiday celebrations and concerts. In the nearest future we are planning to further develop the Russian School “Sputnik”. The center also develops online resources and organizes events for communication and support. It is important to mention that the Center is focused on promoting and uniting the cultures of the Russian-speaking countries. Please note, that no political aspects fall within the scope of work and interests of the Russian Cultural Center in Austin.
– What about COVID-19?T
Children’s education is one of the most important things we do together. This is why we have the saying “it takes a village to raise a child”. The Russian Cultural Center has opened a Russian School Sputnik, and it is an in-person and not an online school. The in-person classes began in early September 2020 and are held at 8401 Cameron Rd, Austin Texas.
– Are there online lessons in Russian?
After-school activities (продлёнка) of the “Virtual Cubs”: russianaustin.com/nashi-proekty/prodlyonka-virtualnye-volchata/
Archive (June-August 2020): Cybercactus Summer Camp (how it happened …)
Questions:
We will be happy to answer any questions by email – news@russianaustin.com or via FB messenger – please contact Olga Ovcharenko via FB messenger
