My name is Nadezhda Zhavoronkina and I am a Russian Language Teacher.

I have a master’s degree in Linguistics, English, and Russian from the Nizhnij Novgorod Institute of Foreign Languages, and Russian is my native language.

With over two decades of teaching experience in the United States and Ukraine, I use traditional and creative methods to nurture students’ interest and proficiency in the Russian language.  To enrich this experience, I complement language exercises with an exploration of classical and contemporary Russian literature. 

My goal is to foster a stimulating and fruitful environment where students are motivated to explore the beauty of the Russian language yet disciplined to master its complexity.  Having worked with different age groups and learning levels, I have further used educational games to practice vocabulary and critical analysis.   I believe a creative and friendly atmosphere is a key to success.