Magazine for bilingual children
Cat in a bag
It has been published in the U.S. since 2019.
This is a children’s magazine in Russian for families raising children outside Russia who want to preserve the Russian language and pass on their cultural heritage.
For children, the magazine is a fun companion and playmate. It arrives in an envelope in the mailbox—and that’s an adventure in itself!
Remember how great it is to receive paper letters when they aren’t bills or insurance notices? And a BIG paper letter? Here it is!
From the Editor
Dear Parents! You’re doing a great job! Really! The Russian language is a challenging topic right now. It’s very emotional, very delicate—some people even feel ashamed (not me, but I understand that can happen)—and it’s often hard to understand why. But still, you’ve visited the website of a children’s magazine in Russian, which means you care. Thank you for that!
Ekaterina Tretyakova, Editor-in-Chief
Our readers are rushing to their mailboxes!
Every issue is packed with engaging stories, original illustrations, and great ideas for hands-on activities. All this fun comes right to your doorstep. It’s especially heartwarming to see how the magazine inspires children: they discuss, ask questions, reflect, and try new things.
Polinka NezeVayner
We received the magazine—and it’s absolutely wonderful! The illustrations are fantastic, and the cover is gorgeous (I even found myself thinking I’d love to have a T-shirt like that 😊). The content is really interesting and informative: we read the poems and had a good laugh as a family! Today we’re going to bake some cookies 🙏
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I saw your magazine at Veronika Shafalovich’s place yesterday. I really liked it! Everything!
Thank you for your activism and hard work 😊
Liza Summers
As soon as I sent you the email, I received your magazine in an envelope just 20 minutes later! I was so happy and even laughed, thinking, “What a coincidence!”
Your magazine is simply magnificent! The illustrations are wonderful, and the content is very interesting and informative. Thank you so much for the high-quality, heartfelt work. It’s a wonderful gift for my friend and her daughter! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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These are very beautiful, high-quality images. We never skimp on quality. Never.
Broadening one's horizons
Traveling the World
(from the comfort of my armchair, but it's still great)
Cultural Code
Classic works appropriate for their age group and free of fanaticism. As well as works by contemporary authors, some of which cannot be published in Russia at this time.
Lots of interactive content
Games with letters and words that kids absolutely love!
(And we know that while they’re laughing their heads off at the “What kind of crocodile are you in the swamp?” quiz, they’re actually learning to read and write in Russian)
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What is the magazine “Cat in a Bag”?
This is a children's educational and entertaining illustrated magazine in Russian. Published in the USA, it is suitable for bilingual readers.
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What age is the magazine suitable for?
For children aged 6–12, including bilinguals and those learning Russian.
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What is the magazine about?
Each issue is themed. Stories, articles on the topic, logic puzzles, crosswords, rebuses, activities, and recipes are included in each issue.
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Can I look through the magazine before buying it?
Yes, in the “browse the magazine” section on the magazine’s website
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Is the magazine suitable for children living outside of Russia?
Yes, the magazine is published in the United States specifically for children who increasingly speak other languages. The magazine helps support and develop the Russian language in a bilingual environment.
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What format is the magazine published in?
In printed and digital (PDF) formats.
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Is it possible to buy one number?
Yes, both individual issues and subscriptions are available.
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Do you ship outside the US?
Yes!
And the digital version can be obtained in any country.
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How is a magazine useful for a child?
It develops an interest in reading, thinking, imagination, and broadens horizons. And all this is in Russian.
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Can children participate in the magazine?
Yes, children send drawings, texts and participate in competitions.