Diana Bukaeva

Diana Bukaeva is a certified Russian as a Foreign Language teacher and the creator of the “Say Privet!” program for children learning Russian from scratch.

A native Russian speaker, she has lived abroad for over 15 years, including in China, Malta, and Finland. She has worked with both adults and children and specializes in teaching beginners.

“Say Privet!” is a complete course that includes textbooks, workbooks, audio materials, and structured support — everything needed for successful Russian language learning. The books are widely used by teachers and parents, have many positive reviews, and continue to grow in popularity.

Diana’s goal is to make learning Russian simple, engaging, and comfortable for children, teachers, and families.