Author visit: Anna Kolesnikova
March 20, 2026, Moscow
A Day Filled with Magic and Creativity
Author visit: Anna Kolesnikova
March 20, 2026, Moscow
A Day Filled with Magic and Creativity
March 20, 2026, became a truly special day for the students of Class 4 «E» at Moscow School No. 141, named after Hero of the Soviet Union Richard Sorge. On this day, the children met with children's writer Anna Georgievna Kolesnikova, the author of the books «Knock on My Heart» and «Fairy Tales». This event turned an ordinary school day into a true celebration of literature and creativity.
March 20, 2026, became a truly special day for the students of Class 4 «E» at Moscow School No. 141, named after Hero of the Soviet Union Richard Sorge. On this day, the children met with children's writer Anna Georgievna Kolesnikova, the author of the books «Knock on My Heart» and «Fairy Tales». This event turned an ordinary school day into a true celebration of literature and creativity.
The event took the form of a lively dialogue. The students had already familiarized themselves with the author's works during their literature classes, making the meeting rich and meaningful. From the very first minutes, a warm rapport was established between the author and the children: the classroom transformed into an interactive space where everyone could share their thoughts and ask questions.
How the Meeting Unfolded
The event took the form of a lively dialogue. The students had already familiarized themselves with the author's works during their literature classes, making the meeting rich and meaningful. From the very first minutes, a warm rapport was established between the author and the children: the classroom transformed into an interactive space where everyone could share their thoughts and ask questions.
How the Meeting Unfolded
The children discussed:
Anna Georgievna was genuinely impressed by the students' preparation, their erudition, and their ability to analyze and articulate their thoughts beautifully.
The live reading left a lasting impression on everyone: the children listened to the author's favorite fairy tale with bated breath. The students came well-prepared for the meeting — they had drawn illustrations inspired by the stories they had read and prepared plenty of questions.
- -The students discussed:
- - how fairy tales are born;
- - whether there are always villains in them;
- - whether there are negative characters you want to empathize with;
- - what morality is and why it is needed;
- - whether a real person or animal can enter a fairy tale;
- - why it is important to keep your word and be grateful;
- - what values lie at the heart of Anna Kolesnikova's fairy tales.
The children discussed:
- -The students discussed:
- - how fairy tales are born;
- - whether there are always villains in them;
- - whether there are negative characters you want to empathize with;
- - what morality is and why it is needed;
- - whether a real person or animal can enter a fairy tale;
- - why it is important to keep your word and be grateful;
- - what values lie at the heart of Anna Kolesnikova's fairy tales.
The live reading left a lasting impression on everyone: the children listened to the author's favorite fairy tale with bated breath. The students came well-prepared for the meeting — they had drawn illustrations inspired by the stories they had read and prepared plenty of questions.
Anna Georgievna was genuinely impressed by the students' preparation, their erudition, and their ability to analyze and articulate their thoughts beautifully.
Children's drawings and letters
Children's drawings and letters
Exploring contemporary children's literature
School No. 141 named after Hero of the Soviet Union Richard Sorge became the first Moscow school where primary school students were introduced to Anna Kolesnikova's works during their literature reading classes. The author expressed her special gratitude to Irina Alexandrovna Leonova, the homeroom teacher of Class 4 «E», for her initiative, and to the school administration for supporting such important events.
This literature lesson became a truly memorable occasion that will stay with the children for a long time and will undoubtedly inspire them to pursue new creative endeavors and discoveries.
This literature lesson became a truly memorable occasion that will stay with the children for a long time and will undoubtedly inspire them to pursue new creative endeavors and discoveries.
The value of Anna Kolesnikova's books
Since 2021, the author's works have been traveling across Russia — they are being read in St. Petersburg, Crimea, the Caucasus, the Urals, Kazan, and other regions. Many adults note that these books have a special therapeutic effect: they help both children and adults better understand concepts such as friendship, compassion, love, and care. Anna Kolesnikova's fairy tales teach how to distinguish good from evil, foster empathy, and help build harmonious relationships with others.
Exploring contemporary children's literature
School No. 141 named after Hero of the Soviet Union Richard Sorge became the first Moscow school where primary school students were introduced to Anna Kolesnikova's works during their literature reading classes. The author expressed her special gratitude to Irina Alexandrovna Leonova, the homeroom teacher of Class 4 «E», for her initiative, and to the school administration for supporting such important events.
This literature lesson became a truly memorable occasion that will stay with the children for a long time and will undoubtedly inspire them to pursue new creative endeavors and discoveries
This literature lesson became a truly memorable occasion that will stay with the children for a long time and will undoubtedly inspire them to pursue new creative endeavors and discoveries
The value of Anna Kolesnikova's books
Since 2021, the author's works have been traveling across Russia — they are being read in St. Petersburg, Crimea, the Caucasus, the Urals, Kazan, and other regions. Many adults note that these books have a special therapeutic effect: they help both children and adults better understand concepts such as friendship, compassion, love, and care. Anna Kolesnikova's fairy tales teach how to distinguish good from evil, foster empathy, and help build harmonious relationships with others.