Explore the rich history of Russia with our Charlotte Mason curriculum. Hands-on activities and living books make learning unforgettable!
Explore Russia’s Culture and History with this Charlotte Mason Curriculum
Russia has a history full of fascinating stories, powerful leaders, and big changes that have shaped the world. With this Russia Charlotte Mason homeschool curriculum, your family can explore this incredible country’s past in an engaging and meaningful way.
From the earliest days of Russia to the rise and fall of the tsars, your children will learn about the people and events that shaped Russia’s history. This curriculum also includes Russian literature, art, music, and geography, giving you a complete picture of the country’s rich culture.
Through living books, hands-on activities, and biographies of real people who lived through history, your family will get a chance to dive into key moments like the Russian Revolution and explore the resilience of the Russian people. It’s a wonderful way to make history come alive while fostering curiosity and critical thinking in your homeschool.
Ready to start? Join us on a journey through Russian history and culture that your family will never forget!
Try Russian Recipes with this Tea Time Spread
One of our favorite parts of this curriculum is the tea time recipe section, where you can enjoy delicious treats inspired by Russian traditions! Bake a hearty and flavorful Russian Black Bread, a classic staple with a rich, earthy taste, or try Strawberry Cheesecake Vatrushka Buns, a delightful pastry filled with sweet, creamy goodness. Each recipe is paired with a tea-time reading selection, allowing your family to savor the flavors of Russia while immersing yourselves in its stories and culture. It’s a wonderful way to make learning memorable and delicious in your homeschool!
- Russian Pound Cake
- Apple Cake Sharlotka
- Russian Black Bread
- Strawberry Cheesecake Vatrushka Buns
Above is a close-up look at the hearty and delicious recipes we have in store for you this curriculum! Try them together with your family for a taste of Russian cuisine!
Add a Poem to Your Tea Time:
We have included several poetry selections from our featured poet, Osip Mandelstam, that we feel capture the spirit and resilience of the Russian people. Mandelstam was a Soviet Russian poet who was known for his writings against the government and his persistence in fighting against political persecution, and through his work, he left behind a legacy of courage and bravery in the face of oppression. Dive further into his story with our included biography, and explore his works in more depth with copywork of his poems for ages ranging from primary through high school. Here is a sample of one of our favorite pieces:
Alone I stare into the frost’s white face
by Osip Mandelstam
Alone I stare into the frost’s white face.
It’s going nowhere, and I—from nowhere.
Everything ironed flat, pleated without a wrinkle:
Miraculous, the breathing plain.
Meanwhile the sun squints at this starched poverty—
The squint itself consoled, at ease . . .
The ten-fold forest almost the same . . .
And snow crunches in the eyes, innocent, like clean bread.
Uncover Russia’s Mysteries with the 130+ page “Russia Morning Time Session”!
Get ready to travel through Russian culture and history with our beautifully crafted “Russia Morning Time Session!” This 130+ page guide has everything you need to immerse your family in the study of Russia through creative, hands-on learning activities.
Inside, you’ll find:
- 4-week Calendar with each subject scheduled on it
- Prayer and scripture memorization
- Copywork selections from The Ephesians Prayer, Psalm 23, and Alone I stare into the frost’s white face, Stone: 103 The Twilight of Freedom by Osip Mandelstam in primary, elementary, cursive, and a notebook sheet for high school students (and moms)
- Memory Work: Prayer, scripture memory, and poetry memorization
- Living Books recommended reading list
- Artist & Picture Study: Wassily Kandinsky with four printable art pieces
- Composer Study: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky with four classical pieces (+ listening links)
- Poet Study: Osip Mandelstam with two poetry selections
- Hymn Study: Amazing Grace, with sheet music and listening links
- Folk Song Study: Little Birch Tree with sheet music and listening links
- 4 Russian Teatime Recipes: Russian Pound Cake, Russian Black Bread, Strawberry Cheesecake Vatrushka Buns, and Apple Cake Sharlotka.
- 4 Russian Fairy Tale teas: “Baba Yaga,” “Sadko,” and “The Christening in the Village,” by Arthur Ransome, and “The Story of Ivan the Peasant’s Son,” by Robert Steele
- History: Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov study
- Handicraft: Friendship Bracelets
- Art Lesson: St. Basil’s Cathedral
- Nature study: Siberia
- Shakespeare: King Lear
- And more!
Ready to explore the world using tried and true Charlotte Mason methods? Get your guide today and let your adventure begin!
Paint the Famous Saint Basil’s Cathedral!
In this curriculum, we have included an art lesson showing how to create Saint Basil’s Cathedral in markers, which is located in Moscow, and is one of the most important buildings to Russian history. It was constructed over the course of 5 years, from 1555 to 1561, however, all of it’s beautiful colors weren’t added until over a century later in 1683. The 9 pillars are built to look like pillars of fire, and the colors were meant to represent the throne of God, which is surrounded by a rainbow. It has now become one of the most famous Russian landmarks! So get out your markers, grab some snacks from our tea time recipes, and enjoy creating your own depiction of this beautiful piece of history!
Saint Basil’s Cathedral, by Olivia Gratehouse.
Enjoying your painting party too much to stop? Grab these art lessons from the Masterpiece Society to keep the fun going!
Living Books for Exploring Russia In Your Homeschool
Explore the history of Russia as well as the Iron Curtain and teach your children valuable lessons through these living books! Check them out from your local library or add your favorites to your family’s permanent collection by grabbing them below!
Geography
CM Geography: Book 4- The Countries of Europe: Their Scenery and Peoples
Elementary & Middle Grades
Breaking Stalin’s Nose
The Red UmbrellaBroken StringsGod’s SmugglerRed Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural RevolutionZlata’s Diary: A Child’s Life in Wartime Sarajevo, Revised EditionThe Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron CurtainAngel on the Square (Russian Saga, 1)
Upper Grades
God’s SmugglerThe Story That Cannot Be ToldMussolini: The Rise and Fall of Il DuceMany Worlds: A Russian Life
Senior and Mom Level
All the Light We Cannot See: A NovelGrey is the Colour of HopeBetween Shades of GrayJourney Into The Whirlwind (Helen and Kurt Wolff Books)Iron Curtain: The Crushing of Eastern Europe, 1944-1956
Family Read Alouds
The Tale of the FirebirdRussian Fairy Tales: Illustrated by Ivan Bilibin (Everyman’s Library Children’s Classics Series)
Embark on a journey through Russia with this homeschool curriculum!
Studying Russia’s history and culture is a chance to inspire your children with stories of resilience, creativity, and change. This Charlotte Mason curriculum makes it simple to bring the past to life while creating meaningful learning moments in your homeschool. Dive in today and discover how this journey through Russia can spark curiosity and a love for history that lasts a lifetime! And remember:
“It may be that the souls of all children are waiting for the call of knowledge to awaken them to delightful living.”
-Charlotte Mason
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