About Us

Indianapolis Russian School was founded in 1994 by a group of Russian-speaking immigrants - mostly parents themselves. They had a common concern, probably shared by any immigrant's family: how to keep the native culture and pass it on to the children?

It all started with a few volunteers, mostly ex-teachers, who would come to Jewish Community Center, on Sundays, to teach just a handful of children what they knew the best and love the most: Russian Language, Literature, Math, Music, Art...

Time has passed and today the school is in it's 14th year - still there - in JCC, on Sundays. A lot of teachers had come and gone, some- still there and we thank each and every one of them for their tremendous effort!

People say, our school is pretty unique - it works only on weekend and teachers are paid a bare minimum, so it's all pure enthusiasm, and as they say, you can't keep it going based only on enthusiasm. Well, we managed so far...and won't stop as long as there are people who are willing to give up some of their time for the greatest cause there is - our children.

Come and let your kids participate in different classes and activities, then register for all or any classes you would like for them to continue.

School is constantly in search of professional teachers of any subject.

We would be happy to open a new class as long as there is a teacher. Please, contact us if you or someone you know is interested in teaching.