Month: December 2018
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The Cossack Robin Hood
Students will gain an understanding of Cossack history and culture through reading a background text. They then read and compare two stories employing the “Robin Hood” theme — one a... Read More
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Traditional Russian Clothing
Working from a Prezi presentation of narrative and photographs, students describe and consider the significance of various parts of a traditional Russian woman’s dress. Addresses flax production, embroidery, plaited-bark shoes,... Read More
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Folk Foods of Western Russia
After viewing and reading about folk foods of Western Russia, students identify and discuss folk and foraged foods in their own region, with an eye towards understanding the role of... Read More
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Tradition: is it Dead or Alive?
Objective: Students will be able to identify how tradition and modern culture are both present in Russia and other Slavic nations. Students experience, view and discuss the Russian tradition of... Read More
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Cossack Village Ust’ Buzulukskaya
Prezi slide show of landscape, buildings, interiors, gardens, roads, pets, residents, school, and Easter customs of the Cossack village of Ust’ Buzulukskaya, Vologda province, Russia. Spring 2014. Download Lesson Plan... Read More
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Holiday of the Holy Trinity and la Dia De Los Muertos: A Comparison
Download Lesson Plan Materials Find the lesson plan materials on Nine Corley’s Google Drive.
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Two Art Projects
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Folk And Fairy Tales of Russia: Reflections of Elements that Define a Culture
Goal: Consider the role that oral and written traditions play in the definition of Russian culture. Download Lesson Plan Materials
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Chasi Annexy
Congratulations to Chasi Annexy, our scholarship recipient for 2011! Chasi is a professional photographer based in New York. She helped to document music, dance and other traditions in the Cossack... Read More