I would like to share my extremely positive experience as a student on the Russian Language and Culture course taught by Professor Elena Bulakh at SOCIUS/ISEG from Universidade de Lisboa, during which I have had the opportunity not only to learn a challenging and fascinating language, but also to do so in a welcoming, stimulating and deeply human environment.
From the outset, Professor Elena has demonstrated exemplary professionalism, combining solid academic training and in-depth knowledge of the Russian language and culture, with an engaging and accessible pedagogical approach, always adapted to the pace of the group.
The lessons are carefully structured, and Professor Elena uses a variety of teaching aids to make complex content easier to understand. In addition, the introduction of cultural elements makes each session even more enriching.
In addition to her professional skills, Professor Elena shows invaluable human qualities in this type of context: she is approachable, patient and pays genuine attention to her students. Her empathy and good humor create an atmosphere of trust and motivation, which is essential for learning a language like Russian.
I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in learning Russian, whether out of cultural curiosity, professional or family need, or personal interest. It is an unmissable opportunity for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of the Russian language, guided by an excellent professional and a teacher who is truly passionate about what she does.
I would like to highlight the importance of continuing this course in the next academic year, maintaining the option of face-to-face classes. Direct interaction in the classroom is irreplaceable and significantly enriches the learning process, promoting a deeper understanding of the Russian language and culture. I hope this SOCIUS/ISEG project continues for many years to come, with the same enthusiasm, quality and dedication.
Miguel Santos (Engineer)
When I decided to embark on a journey through the Russian language, I had no doubt about the best choice, which would be through SOCIUS with Professor Elena Bulakh, and start the Course in Russian Language and Culture.
I would like to thank Professor Elena immensely for her wisdom, enthusiasm and dedication to her students, which are determining factors in the success of learning the Russian language and everything else she teaches us.
The fact that we can take classes both in person and online is a great asset, and another aspect that I think is very important. The lessons are motivating and rich in detail, which is why I recommend the course taught by the exceptional Professor Elena Bulakh to anyone interested.
Joana F. (Economist)
Fortunately I decided to attend the Course in Russian Language and Culture taught by Professor Elena Bulakh. The lessons are very comprehensive, informative and enthusiastic. Professor Elena Bulakh encourages us to improve, with great dedication, patience and a deep knowledge of the course, in terms of the themes of language and culture, as well as the areas that are covered in a specific and varied way, which allows each student to successfully achieve the proposed knowledge. She is an excellent teacher and the course is essential for anyone who wants to get to know the Russian world, in all its richness and diversity.
Filipe Barroso (Teacher and Historian)
It is with great gratitude and satisfaction that I make a very positive assessment of the Russian language and culture course taught by Professor Elena. I emphasize its dynamic and personalized method, through the presentation by various means (audio, video, manuals, etc.) and numerous aspects of the Russian language and culture were addressed, allowing the student to gain knowledge about the culture/traditions of the language.
With regard specifically to the Russian language, I highlight the manuals whose grammatical content is quite accessible and fundamental for understanding the essential aspects to correctly master the language.
Finally, it is essential to mention a determining factor of this course which is undoubtedly the professionalism, vast experience, friendly personality and the humor of Professor Elena, that leaves no student indifferent and that contributes greatly to the success of this course.
A special thanks to Professor Elena and SOCIUS for providing this type of training.
Antonio G. (Consultant)
The Russian language and culture course exceeded my expectations of the knowledge I would acquire. With this course, which is very comprehensive and never boring, students not only learn to understand and use the Russian language, but also get important facts about Russian culture and way of life, which contribute to a better understanding of the people themselves in a detailed historical context.
Professor Elena showed excellent dedication and competence, and it was noticeable that she has a very interesting ability to adapt to each individual student. Professor Elena was always available to answer any questions I had and to provide teaching material to help me study.
This course gave me the grammatical and vocabulary knowledge I needed to start learning Russian. I would like to thank SOCIUS and Professor Elena for the high quality work they are doing and for the dedication they show to teaching.
Ricardo A. (University student)
