On 20 April, the parish centre of the Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh in Johannesburg hosted the annual educational event "Total Dictant". This event brought together parishioners, compatriots and guests of the parish who wished to test and improve their knowledge of the Russian language.
The text was dictated by Irina Lynova, an active parishioner of our church. The participants of the event had a unique opportunity not only to assess their knowledge, but also to be inspired to further study the language.
"Total Dictant" was held with the support of the Russian Embassy, the Rossotrudnichestvo Representative Office and the Coordination Council of Russian Compatriots' Organisations in South Africa, which underlines the importance and relevance of the event for the Russian-speaking community in the region.
The Total Dictant campaign is held annually around the world and is part of a global initiative to maintain and develop the Russian language among Russian speakers abroad. Participation in such events helps strengthen cultural ties and maintain linguistic identity among compatriots.
We thank all the participants and organisers for their contribution to the development of Russian culture and education in South Africa and hope to see more participants next year.
Русский 
English (South Africa)