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Art for a Purpose: The Constructivist Soul of Our Site
Why does a language site look like a revolutionary poster? Because we believe learning is a revolutionary act.
Welcome. If you are on this page, you've noticed that RussianCases.com looks different from other educational websites. Our design is not a stylistic whim; it is a deliberate choice rooted in a powerful artistic and social philosophy: Russian Constructivism.
Born in the crucible of the Russian Revolution in the early 20th century, Constructivism was more than an art movement; it was a radical vision for the future. Artists like Vladimir Tatlin, Alexander Rodchenko, and El Lissitzky rejected the idea of "art for art's sake." They believed art had no place in the isolated studio, but belonged in the factory, on the street, and in the service of the people. Their goal was to use art as a tool to build a new, modern, and equitable society.
The Artist as Engineer
A central tenet of Constructivism was the re-imagining of the artist. No longer a painter with a brush, the artist was now an engineer with tools. They didn't compose paintings; they constructed objects. Their visual language was one of geometric abstraction, bold lines, and functional clarity.
Vladimir Tatlin's "Monument to the Third International" (1919-20), an icon of Constructivist ambition.
Utilitarianism and Agitprop
The Constructivists believed art must be utilitarian—it must serve a practical purpose. Rodchenko and the poet Vladimir Mayakovsky became "advertising constructors," creating bold posters for state-owned stores that were designed to catch the eye and deliver a clear message. This form of "agitational propaganda," or "agitprop," used dynamic compositions and striking colors to communicate directly with the masses.
Constructivist posters used powerful visuals and typography to deliver messages with speed and impact.
Last Updated: November 25, 2025
Hey, it's Leandro. This is our Privacy Policy. I wrote this to be as clear and human as possible. We are not a big, scary corporation; we're a language-learning community.
Our goal is to help you learn Russian, not to exploit your data.
What We Collect and Why
We only collect what we need to make the site work.
- Your Email Address: We need this so you can log in and reset your password. We also use it to send you a verification email.
- Your Username: We need this so your friends can find you in the chat.
- Your Avatar Image (if you upload one): We collect this so you can have a profile picture. It's stored securely and only shown to other logged-in users.
- Your Chat Messages: We have to store your chat messages so you and your friends can read them.
- Photos/Videos in Chat: If you upload media, we store it so your friend can see it.
What We DO NOT Collect
We **do not** sell your data. We **do not** share your email with marketers. We **do not** track you across other websites. We do not store any payment information (that's all handled by our payment processor, like Stripe).
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for essential site functions, like keeping you logged in. When you log in, a cookie is saved on your browser so you don't have to type your password every time you visit. We also use a cookie to remember your choice from our cookie consent banner. We do not use cookies for tracking or advertising.
By using our site, you agree to this necessary use of cookies.
Your AI Data
When you use the "AI Workshop" (the Deconstructor, Colorizer, or Translator), we send your text to the Gemini AI (Google) to get a response. This is processed to provide the service. We do not store these requests permanently with your user ID.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this, please reach out. We're happy to talk about it.
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Last Updated: November 25, 2025
Welcome to RussianCases.com. Here are the simple rules for using our community and tools.
1. The Basic Rules (Be a Good Human)
This is a learning community. By using our site, especially the chat, you agree to be respectful. This means:
- No harassment, hate speech, or bigotry.
- No spamming or posting illegal content.
- Don't try to hack the site or abuse the AI.
If you break these rules, we reserve the right to delete your account. We don't have to give you a warning.
2. Your Account
You are responsible for your account and your password. If you create an account, you must provide a real email address so we can verify you're a human.
3. Our Premium Service
We offer a "Premium Constructor" plan. This is a subscription that you pay for. It gives you unlimited access to our AI tools and other features, as listed on the "Go Premium" page. All payments are final and non-refundable, unless required by law.
4. Your Content
You own the content you create, like your chat messages and any photos you upload. However, by posting it on our site, you give us permission to store it and show it to the people you're chatting with. That's necessary for the chat to work.
5. We Can Change Things
We may update these terms or change the features of the site (like our Premium plan) at any time. We'll try to give you a heads-up, but these terms are the final word.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these terms, let us know.
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Contact Us
We'd love to hear from you. Questions, feedback, or just want to say 'Привет'?
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For any questions regarding your account, our features, or privacy, the best way to reach us is by email.
contact@russiancases.com
We are a small team and will do our best to get back to you within 48 hours.
