Russian Kaleidoscope

Last week, the kids had the awesome opportunity to experience the Russian Culture at their school. Sergei Shapoval came to teach the children with the help of the arts council and St Joe's PTO. He and the kids put on a show for the public on Friday and they all did a wonderful job!! Here is Sergei with the Russian Alphabet which the 5th graders taught us.

Here is Zach's grade in costume. Zach sported a mustache which he did not take off until 8pm that night. We did errands too and he had to keep it on!

Here is Father Shumacher in an authentic Kazachok uniform. They were the most free people in Russia without taxes or jobs (the government took care of them, but they were the first ones to war and at the front line of attacks - Trade off~!)

Here is Sergei teaching about the bear man who wanted to learn an instrument, but didn't have any. He showed the people how he could use the wooden spoons to make music and dance!

Here is a table of items they brought with to show more of the culuture. Did you know that the Red Square is named for it's beauty? A form of Red in Russian means beautiful and that is why it is called the Red Square! Now you know too!