Our Team

Teachers

Olga Abylkhatova

Graduated from Lomonosov Moscow State University, interpreter.

Experience as language tutor – since 2004, attended numerous advanced courses in language tuition.

Joined “Istok” Russian School in 2017. Working with children 2-9 years.

Anna Woolfson

Graduated from Herzen University in St Petersburg with B Ed, Primary School Teacher.

Work experience in UK primary schools, pre-schools, early learning centre. Private GCSE Russian tuition, private English tuition (certified TEFL).

Joined “Istok” Russian School in 2010. Working with children 2-15 years.

Marina Marinich

Graduated from Novgorod State Pedagogical Institute as primary school teacher, music and art teacher.

For 17 years taught in Novgorod school “Istok”. In 2001 continued her career in UK teaching Russian as a native and a foreign language for children and adults. Has experience working in schools and а college including the role of an examiner. Offer private tuition.

Regularly attended advanced courses in teaching Russian as a foreign language in London, Vien and Athens meeting authors of specialist textbooks. Completed Edexcel course on Russian GCSE and A-Level exams preparation.

Achieved NVQ Level 3 Childcare Qualification. In 2003 established Russian School “Istok” in the UK.

Anna Monovskaya

Graduated from Bryansk State University B Ed Hons with Distinction, Russian Language and Literature Teacher.

Joined “Istok” Russian School in 2011.

Teaching Literacy in year 1 & 3; Reading year 2; GCSE class.

Irina Nazarova

Graduated from Moscow Textile Institute as scenic designer and later - London Printing College as a designer.

Worked in interior design company, scenographist and costume designer in Moscow theatre “Versia”, graphic and print designer.

Private tuition experience over 25 years.

For over 10 years teaching arts in “Istok” Russian School.

Volunteers

Our school is supported by a team of volunteers. They help us to maintain high hygiene and security standards, facilitate concerts and administrative work allowing our professional tutors to dedicate all their attention and time to the students.