Staying in Russian families: pro and cons

admin · Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 11:32 am Post subject:

You know that for Svetlana and her family that was the first time to host a foreign guest! The whole family is very pleased with such a good experience! They are eager to continue hosting foreign students next year too!
Don't forget to send them a New Year card Wink

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Frank · Joined: 26 Jul 2009 Posts: 5

Hi! I have studied you site Smile

and see that the homestay fee is 350 euro and I would like to ask you - can I change the family if I don't like them? Will I get the payment back?

admin · Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 12:06 pm Post subject:

Hi Frank! Glad to see you Wink

Yes, you are right the homestay program is 350 euro (including breakfast and evening meal). You can also choose homestay program with breakfast only, that will cost 200 euro for a month.
I have already written you that we select our families very carefully and also we organize trainings for them. This helps us to choose the most suitable and motivated people. But of course we all are living people with our characters, emotions, problems and principles. And if some misunderstandings or conflicts appear we change the family within 3 days and you get the unused part of payment back. Exclamation

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Natalie · Joined: 10 Dec 2009 Posts: 5

Hello, I'd like to stay in Russian family but i'm afraid i don't like the Russian food. I heard you use a lot of oil and eat a lot of meat. I'm a vegan. What food is offered in the family? If I don't like it and 'd like to have something different can I ask the family to cook it? Or maybe it's better to choose Russian homestay with no meals? Can you recommend?

admin · Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:33 am Post subject:

Hello Natalie,
Don’t be afraid Wink

! First of all you can choose homestay program with breakfast only; with breakfast and evening meal and if you wish you can choose homestay program without meals. Of course I would recommend you homestay program with meals. You know that national food is a very important part of any culture, and I think you should learn this point too Exclamation

. In my opinion the most suitable variant for you is hometay with breakfast only, because it is easy to have breakfast without meat and fat food. And of course your hostfamily will ask you what you prefer to eat. So everything will be fine Razz

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robert · Joined: 09 Dec 2009 Posts: 7 Location: Germany

What about the food offered in the family? If I don't like it and 'd like to have something different can I ask the family to cook it?

admin · Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 1:12 pm Post subject:

Of course! Fill free to tell the family your preferences. Our hostfamilies are always open for changes if you need any. Smile

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addy · Joined: 15 Jan 2010 Posts: 3 Location: Sweden

I stayed on my own and have problems with buying food (communication in russian) and cooking it!

Next time I will stay in host family! Rolling Eyes

admin · Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 8:32 pm Post subject:

Addy, I think it is a good idea to stay in a hostfamily next time! It will surely improve your Russian language skills and the family will assist you at once in case you need any help! If you want to experience Russian way of living you should live in a Russian family at least for a couple of weeks! Exclamation

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Kristian · Joined: 20 Jan 2010 Posts: 1

I have poor English and poor Russian Sad

. Do you have families speaking German? I 'd like to have someone to talk my native language from time to time.

admin · Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 1:25 pm Post subject:

Hello Kristian, thank you for your question! Yes, we have some speaking German families and also there are some speaking German volunteers at “Enjoy Russian” language school! So you won’t forget your native language in Russia Wink

Please, mention your request while filling in the application form Exclamation

and we will find a great family for you where you can speak both Russian and German!
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Mathias · Joined: 22 Dec 2009 Posts: 6

Last year I was in Kaliningrad and my land lady always tried to help me when I didn't need that Confused

. She was too enthusiastic about me. Can you find the family which will take care of me when I ask about that.

admin · Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 9:02 am Post subject:

Dear Mathias,
I see you know the Russian hospitality already Razz

. All our host families before receiving a foreign guest have to take part in the training. During this training we are talking about the specificity of receiving foreign students. And such aspect as private life which is very important for each of us is also mentioned. In case the family is too careful you can always discuss it with the family or with the coordinator of the School!
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Tasha · Joined: 01 Feb 2010 Posts: 17

I think it would be great to live in a family of native speakers! Especially in a Russian family! I heard they are the most hospitable of all!! Moreover I suppose they are specially trained and chosen!
You live in such a family and feel at home and lose yourself in the language completely! AmI right?? Question

admin · Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2010 8:45 am Post subject:

Yes, you are right! All our families are carefully selected, the housing conditions are checked by the coordinator of the School, afterwards all families take part in studying seminars and just then they are allowed to receive foreign guests Exclamation

Living in a Russian family is an unforgettable experience! The Russian hospitality is not a stereotype it is pure true Razz

! As for the total language immersion – it is guaranteed! Some families speak English, German or Finnish, but most of the time you will practice your Russian sitting in the kitchen, drinking tee and having heart-to-heart talks. It is very typical for Russians Wink

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