Vordersteig 20, CH-8200 Schaffhausen,
+41 79 618 81 80
About us
Culture- and education center MIR (MIR means “world” in Russian) is the WORLD of children and adults who are proud to say
“We are Learning Russian!”
The main activity of Center MIR is early language development of Russian-speaking and bilingual children aged 3-15 years.
In the WORLD of pre-schoolers (3-6 years) Russian is taught while playing, using the immersion method. In a classroom children learn letters, listen to stories and participate in them themselves, draw and crafts, sing songs and dance, play mobile and board games, and all this in Russian.
In the WORLD of school children (7 years and older) children receive the true “Bukvar” (the first book in a Russian school, ABC-book). But despite the fact that children already would like to appear older, they with great pleasure continue studying Russian in a fun, playful way.
Regardless of the age, of our main approach is active communication, which allows both children and adults "live" each new lesson and not just learn new letters, words and expressions.
Classes are taught exclusively by Russian speakers, experts in early childhood development and work with bilingual children.
For more information about the classes in each age group you can learn in the "WORLD of kids".
Our team
Yevgeniya D'Ottaviano
Professional artistic gymnast, qualified coach and choreographer, experienced in teaching children in Switzerland. Teacher of rhythmic and choreography.
Elena Bessonova
A theater arts instructor, professional actress, and experienced teacher.
Liudmila Voron
Back-office specialist
Marina Kortmann
Teacher of the Russian language, preschool pedagogy and psychology, speech therapist.
Marina Sedova
Experienced teacher of visual arts, developer of educational programs for children
Aksana Nikitsenko
Primary school teacher with professional experience in Belarus. She teaches Russian language and Mathematics.
Natalia Sigrist
Founder of the Center MIR.
Katsiaryna Vertal
Primary school teacher and educational psychologist.
Jobs
The main secret of success of Center MIR is its young, friendly and rapidly growing team. We are pleased to welcome to our ranks talented, extraordinary, bright, energetic professionals who truly love children and love what they do. If you would like to join us, please send your resume by e-mail info@mir-sh.ch.
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12 August 2024
Dear friends,
We congratulate everyone on the start of the new school year and wish you excellent spirits, energy, and much success on your path to knowledge!
We would like to remind you that classes in our center begin on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
We look forward to seeing you!
11 August 2021
MIR has prepared a rich and very interesting program for the first quarter of the new academic year.Creative art- and culinary workshops, a journey through time and space, as well as a children's theater are waiting for you
Downlad the brochure (RU/DE).
9 April 2021
In the 4th quarter of the academic year 2020/21 (May-June 2021), MIR has prepared for you a varied program from the Studio of creative construction and the Laboratory of fun science to a historical journeys and cooking masterclasses. Download the brochure (in the Russian and German languages).1 April 2021
MIR is on the move again! WOW Museum Zurich, Burg Hohenklingen, Lindt Home of Chocolate, Zürcher Spielzeugmuseum, Wildnispark Zürich are already awaiting the visit of famous MIR travellers at the end of April! Download the brochure (in Russian and German).15 February 2021
In the 3rd quarter of the academic year 2020/21 (February-April 2021), MIR has prepared for you a varied program from the Laboratory of Fun Science to a Historical Journey to the World of Ancient Civilizations. Download the brochure (in Russian language).