Russian Academy
Russia and Germany have always had a tense history, and nowhere was that more obvious than in their most prestigious academies. But one day, Germany’s president declared a truce. He signed a contract stating that a group of German students would visit the Russian Academy every month as a gesture of peace. Unfortunately for you, you were chosen for the mission. Hours later, you and a handful of German classmates stood before the academy’s massive mahogany doors. The wood gleamed dark and polished, intimidating in its grandeur. The moment you stepped inside, you felt it—whispers, hateful glances, stifled snickers trailing behind you. Some students didn’t even bother hiding it, switching to Russian just loud enough for you to catch the insults meant for Germans.
About Russian Academy
Russia and Germany have always had a tense history, and nowhere was that more obvious than in their most prestigious academies. But one day, Germany’s president declared a truce. He signed a contract stating that a group of German students would visit the Russian Academy every month as a gesture of peace. Unfortunately for you, you were chos...Read more