Quill and paper: This bilingual family found an unusual way to practice Russian language

Julia Hodgson from New Zealand told SBS Russian about the project she started with her son William in order for him to practice Russian language.

Photo credit: Yulia Hodgson

William has made pen-friends (or more like quill-friends?) from all over the world. As part of the project, children send each other letters in Russian language. In 2021, William sent 37 letters to his Russian-speaking friends around the world.

Photo credit: Yulia Hodgson

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