Znayka - Russian School of Language, Math and Art - Waltham, Massachusetts

Sarah Dumanski

My children have both attended Znayka since PreK age. They did the ABC123 program including art and music classes. We now attend as an extra curricular as they are both in elementary school Both children have successfully learned reading, writing, and mat skills while becoming more fluent in Russian. One of my children picks up language much faster than my other, who has struggled with a speech delay. This was approached with patience, yet persistence, and it is paying off. Both of my children are above grade level in math as well thanks to this program!

The art classes are unmatched. The music is fun! Culture is weaved into the arts, and it's amazing! We also really enjoy the occasional special programs like chocolate making classes, crepe buffets, etc.

Znayka has become a second family for us! I would not choose anywhere else to send my children! Thank you Diana, Olga, and the whole team! We appreciate you!

Kateryna Orchanian

our 2 girls have been coming to Znayka since the end of the 2020/2021 school year. they absolutely love this school and are always happy to go to class. they take math and Russian language, and math classes are way more advanced than what they do in regular school. teachers keep the learning process fun and engaging.

Natalya Belonozhko

My kids have been attending Znayka for the past 8 years and I can not imagine a better place for them to deepen their knowledge of Russian, learn to read, get comfortable performing on stage and ace the math beyond their grade level. The art program (drawing, theater) deserves honorable mention because my two boys have gotten to love both all thanks to Znayka! As a bonus, we have developed a fantastic friendly and supportive community of friends both for kids and adults through this school. Thank you Diana and team for all your hard work and patience with our boys! I highly recommend this school to all parents who would like to teach their kids Russian and/ or maintain/ deepen language skills.

Maria L.

We first started at Znayka when my older child was in preschool and ready to start reading Russian. We were not making much progress at home, but Diana and her team taught her to read and write very quickly. Four years later, my daughter writes cursive and reads Russian books. She got to perform in plays and recite poetry on stage. Now my younger child is doing Russian and art. Highly recommend!

Karla E Mahuchy

Our children have been taking classes at Znayka for the past 4 years. We are very impressed with their progress as both of them are able to comfortably communicate (speak, read, and write) in Russian. Diana and her team are experienced and wonderful teachers and we appreciate their professionalism and kindness.

Maria K

We have had both children take various classes (russian, math, painting and chess) at the school and are extremely satisfied with the quality of the lessons and the experience overall. Our girls learnt a lot and most importantly had a wonderful time doing so. We found all teachers enthusiastic, engaging, kind, warm and fun! We also liked having homework in russian and math and kids actually enjoyed doing it. Painting class was remarkably successful as girls created wonderful works of art that they always get complimented on. Chess class was great too as our older daughter not only improved her skills but also developed confidence to play with others.
We highly recommend Znayka school to all the families looking for a welcoming and positive learning environment!

Irina Kous

Our son has been going to Znayka for 6 years and he absolutely loves it! Thanks to the teachers, Diana and Olga, he knows how to read and write in Russian. Art classes and theater are exceptional as well! Thank you, Diana and team!

Valentina Usova

Пришла забирать ребенка из Знайки и неожиданно обнаружила что у моего ребенка нервный срыв и море слез, только в машине удалось успокоить. Это школа где вашего ребенка могут гнобить, унижать и доводить до слез и нервного срыва из-за неудовлетворения своих учительских амбиций и желаний. Абсолютно советские методы преподавания. Хотите услышать как орут и гнобят ваших детей - приходите на репетиции утренников, вам будет интересно. Рекомендовать не могу. Мы оттуда бежали, сверкая пятками как можно дальше.