About us

International Education Center «Simple Smart»

Simple Smart is the first private language school in Vladivostok that offers not only foreign language courses, but also Russian as a Foreign Language programs.
Since its founding in 2010, our mission has been to make language learning an inspiring experience that connects people and opens new opportunities.

Today, Simple Smart operates several branches across Primorsky Krai and partners with schools in New York and other international institutions, creating a truly global learning community.

Our teachers

Ekaterina Tatarchuk Founder My life changed after I came across a quote by American singer and entrepreneur Jimmy Ray Dean: «If you want to succeed, ask yourself four questions: • Why? • Why not? • Why not me? • Why not now?» Join us — it could be you, and it could be right now. Success is waiting.
Elena Omelchenko General Director Humanity is still divided by countries, cultures, and languages. Perhaps one day the world will speak a single language, but for now, our mission is to help people understand one another in the age of global communication.
Alena Pyko Teacher of Russian as a Foreign Language and English I work with students from around the world, helping them master the language and understand its culture through communication, modern materials, and real-life contexts. For me, effective learning is always inspiring — true progress comes when students are genuinely interested in what they learn.
Elena Makhnyuk Chinese Language Instructor I lived, studied, and worked in Harbin for over four years, earning a Master’s degree in Economics from Harbin University. My experience includes multiple internships in China, HSK certifications, and participation in international educational projects. Join my classes — I’ll be happy to share my knowledge, cultural insights, and learning experience with you!
Irina Ilyenko Student Support Manager I guide students through every stage of their learning journey — from choosing a program to achieving their goals. I believe that quality education is built on individual attention and care. My mission is to make the path to knowledge comfortable, engaging, and truly rewarding — turning education into an inspiring adventure.
Nikita Denisov English Language Instructor A graduate of Hunter College, New York. I see English as a living, dynamic language that opens doors to new opportunities. In my classes, I aim for students to not just learn words and rules, but truly experience and understand the language. Together, we make learning engaging and practical, so you can confidently use English in everyday life.
Elmira Sorokoletova Senior English Language Instructor English is my passion. In my classes, I draw on my linguistic education, personal experience, and modern teaching methods to immerse students in the language and broaden their knowledge horizons.
Maxim Mirgiyasov Executive Director, English Language Instructor I oversee the center’s operations and development strategy, ensuring the highest quality of education. My goal is to make Simple Smart a place where knowledge inspires and learning leads to real results.

For International Students

We help students from all over the world master the Russian language — from absolute beginner to advanced.
Our team supports you at every step of your journey:

providing visa assistance and help with documents,
arranging comfortable accommodation in Vladivostok,
and immersing you in the language and culture through real-life experiences.

Our programs go beyond classroom learning — they include:

cooking workshops,
museum and theatre visits,
city walks and speaking practice sessions with teachers.

With us, every lesson becomes a real-life conversation.

For Russian Students

We offer English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Spanish courses taught with modern, communicative methods.
Whether your goal is to travel confidently, read in the original, or pass exams like TOEFL, IELTS, or HSK, we’ll help you reach it effectively.

Our weekend conversation clubs and movie sessions create a friendly, immersive environment for practice and growth.

Licensed and Trusted

Simple Smart is a licensed educational institution, which guarantees quality and allows students to receive tax refunds for their tuition fees.

Simple Smart — where languages become your bridge to the world.