The Liszt Institute in Moscow concluded a week filled with enriching programs. They celebrated Hungarian Culture Day with an essay contest and an online quiz, as well as organizing a Hungarian language marathon, an online Hungarian heritage memory game presentation, and a Hungarian conversation club. The diverse range of events generated great interest throughout Russia.
From January 15th to 21st, 2024, the Liszt Institute launched a Hungarian language marathon titled " Ready! Set! Go!" for those learning Hungarian in Russia. Throughout the week-long marathon, participants were required to complete various Hungarian language tasks, such as reciting poems and short stories, listening to and interpreting songs. The program aimed to facilitate language development for Hungarian learners through interactive and entertaining tasks.
In collaboration with the Chukinder Udmurt Creative Association and the Viszsaja Skola Publishing House, the Hungarian Cultural Institute in Moscow created a board game in 2022 to promote Hungarian language learning and popularize Hungarian culture. On January 19th, 2024, they presented the online version to the public. "Hungarikum Memo" is a colorful and unique memory game consisting of 20 pairs of cards featuring Hungarian heritage items and the most well-known elements of Hungarian culture, including the Puli dog, Hungarian cavalryman, túró rudi (a Hungarian sweet), and the Rubik's Cube. The game includes a brochure with descriptions of these items. Its purpose is to test the players' memorization skills and promote knowledge and understanding of Hungarian heritage in Russia. The exciting memory game can be tried out on the Institute's blog page:
To celebrate Hungarian Culture Day, the institute's staff created an online quiz consisting of ten questions covering various aspects of Hungarian culture, such as painting, literature, and music. Additionally, they launched an essay contest in Russian, allowing participants to share their most important and interesting memories and stories related to Hungarian culture. The essays are limited to a maximum of 201 words, symbolizing the 201 years since Ferenc Kölcsey finalized the manuscript of the Hungarian national anthem, "Himnusz," on this day.
On January 24th, 2024, the institute continued its online Hungarian conversation club called "Zsákbamacska" (Lucky Bag), aimed at developing speaking skills and free communication. The club is organized monthly on the institute's online platforms. During the sessions, various topics are discussed, including Hungarian names, slang, fashion, gastronomy, and archaic expressions. In 2024, a total of eight online events are expected to be held. The first session of this year focused on typical expressions, heroes, and motifs from Hungarian myths and fairy tales.