Russia Digital Resources and Children’s Books Updated 3/2021 Kid-Friendly YouTube Clips:
Where did Russia come from? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfe1wEQzSzM
History of Russia, Rurik to Revolution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0Wmc8C0Eq0
Old Russia, 1000 years of Cultural History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hlB1pGC1Us
Russian Revolution in 3 minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHXXtzuUzGQ
Russian Republics Explained, Geography Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OBUVipjUzk
How Diverse is Russia? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCOEjL5nBUY
Russia, 10 Best Places to Visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrNxPr4PKQo
City of Moscow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSXgjG8NtSs
In Search of Old Russia in St. Petersburg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7zu341g8Hk
Vladivostok, the Far East of Russia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fqdbh6yrMZo
Russians in Komi, Old Believers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSqd2P0PxQg
The Nomadic Nenets of Russia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qkkr0cpikvA
Remote Siberian Region Celebrates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eh4UOFTF_T
Russia, Culture Arts Traditions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmhyrnKOjIw
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Traditional Dress for Women: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nOydHTc3S4
The State Hermitage Museum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m53NP_ydpmY
25 Magnificent Russian Orthodox Churches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV3K7pSga0w
Myths about Russian Ballet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcGvE9O-1Ww
Why Russians are so Good at Ballet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpKM32TaPSA
Russian Kalinka Child Dance Group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvzStx52xBM
The Best of Russian Composers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T7Zloj39kI
Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ueGfjBKbiE
Tartar Balalaika Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=cQw9OVNy7Jg
Golden Khokhloma Painting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2-SW0TFO_g
Russian Hand Carved Wooden Toy Tradition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIppT4xn4ys
Russian Literature Briefly, 11th to 21st Century: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xREPpHuqt1U
“Bella and the Bear” Folktale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMuL6E8kC5w
National Russian Holidays: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jkyyh4h5s4
Traditional Russian Food and Drink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR7kq2qmYgg
A Russian Tea Samovar Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUgOS3wjGDE
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Websites:
Overview of Russia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia
Ethnic Groups in Russia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethnic_groups_in_Russia
The Ten Largest Russian Cities: https://www.expresstorussia.com/experience- russia/the-10-largest-russian-cities.html
Unique Russian Architecture: https://www.thedirtdoctors.com/russian-architecture/
Religion in Russia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Russia
The 30 Best Russian Composers: https://www.rbth.com/arts/326330-30-best-russian- composers
Greatest Works of Russian Literature: https://www.thoughtco.com/best-works-russian- literature-4158120
Traditional Dress, Museum of Russian Art: https://tmora.org/currentexhibitions/online- exhibitions/a-homespun-life-textiles-of-old-russia/introduction-to-traditional- dress/#:~:text=The
Meaning and Symbolism of Matryoshka Nesting Dolls: https://nestingdolls.co/blogs/posts/meaning-symbolism-nesting-dolls
Zostovo Metal Trays: https://russian-crafts.com/crafts-history/zhostovo-trays.html
9 Traditional Russian Dishes you must try: https://www.trafalgar.com/real- word/traditional-russian-dishes/
Lesson Plans:
KU Center for Russian Studies, Lesson Plans: http://crees.ku.edu/lesson-plans
Activity Village, Russia: http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/russia
Russia, A Week Long Unit: http://www.letteroftheweek.com/russia.html
Russia, Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/PreK- 12-Subject-Area/Russian
Hands on Russian Crafts for Kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQTcXmfnJtA
Animals in Russia and Russian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1PE_9nR0cM
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Children’s Books:
Title: Russia ABC’s: A Book About the People and Places of Russia Author: Ann Berge Grade Level: 2 - 5 Publisher: Picture Window Books (January 1, 2004) ISBN-10: 1404803602 Summary: An alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of Russia. Title: Anastasia from Russia-Sticker Paper Doll Author: Yuko Green Grade Level: Preschool - 5 Publisher: Dover Publications (December 31, 1998) ISBN-10: 0486405141 Summary: Anastasia is a little Russian girl who loves to dance! Dress her with 23 eye-catching stickers, featuring traditional clothing, including a fur-trimmed jacket, leggings, boots, mittens, and a richly colored babushka. Title: If you were me and Lived In Russia: A Child’s Introduction to Culture Around the World Author: Carole P. Roman ISBN-10: 1493781987 Summary: If You Were Me and Lived in…Russia explores the magic and wonder of this captivating country. As children ages three to eight take a leisurely stroll around Russia, they will come across some of the country’s most recognizable sites. Title: The Noisy Paint Box: The Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky’s Abstract Art Author: Barb Rosenstock Grade Level: Preschool - 3 Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers ISBN-10: 0307978486 Summary: Vasya Kandinsky was a proper little boy: He studied math and history, he practiced the piano, he sat up straight and was perfectly polite. And when his family sent him to art classes, they expected him to paint pretty houses and flowers—like a proper artist.
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Title: Christmas in Russia Author: Passport Books Series: Children's English Hardcover: 80 pages Publisher: Passport Books ISBN-10: 0844242918 Summary: Christmas in Russia describes the cultural roots of Russian Christmas celebrations, shows how Russians prepare for Christmas now, and looks at folk arts associated with the holiday.
Title: The Keeping Quilt Author: Patricia Polacco Grade Level: Preschool - 3 Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books ISBN-10: 0153052120 Summary: "We will make a quilt to help us always remember home, it will be like heaving the family in Russia dance around us at night.” From a basket of old clothes, Anna's babushka, Uncle Vladimir's shirt, Aunt Havalah's nightdress and an apron of Aunt Natasha's become The Keeping Quilt, passed along from mother to daughter for almost a century. For four generations the quilt is a Sabbath tablecloth, a wedding canopy, and a blanket that welcomes babies warmly into the world.
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