Russian that lives
in your home
For bilingual families raising children aged 3–8, we offer small-group, play-led Saturday sessions that strengthen your child's Russian — naturally, joyfully, and in community.
Not a Russian lesson.
A Russian childhood.
Play-led, not classroom
Sessions built around stories, songs, games, and movement — not worksheets. Children absorb language the way they were designed to.
Made for bilingual homes
We understand the specific dynamics of heritage language at home. Our approach supports both you and your child — not just the child alone.
Small groups, real bonds
Maximum 8 children per group, grouped by age and ability. Enough peers to spark interaction, small enough for every child to be seen.
Three simple steps
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Register your interest
Fill in the short form below. Tell us about your child and your family's language situation.
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We get in touch
We'll reach out to discuss your child's needs, the right group, and any questions you have.
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Join a Saturday session
Your child joins a small, welcoming group for 60 minutes of play, stories, and Russian.
Hi, I'm Diana
My name is Diana. I am a philologist, educator, and mother of two children — we are growing up across three languages: Russian, English, and Spanish.
I graduated with honours in Russian philology from Novosibirsk State Technical University, then completed a Master's degree in Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language at Herzen State Pedagogical University in St Petersburg. Alongside my teaching career I worked in broadcast journalism, before leaving Russia in 2014 and spending several years in Latin America — teaching, travelling, and learning to hear language from the outside. In London I worked as a Russian language teacher with children aged 4 to 16. Alongside teaching, I work for an international NGO.
I love books — my children's library alone has grown to over five hundred. In my work with children I use modern methods: mathematics through play, neurogames for speech and writing development, exercises for spatial thinking and emotional intelligence.
Mammoth & Mint is a space I am building with my own child in mind — a place where children develop and play together in Russian. 🐘🌿
Register your interest
We'd love to hear about your family. Fill in the form and we'll be in touch within a couple of days.