“My name is Sergei Nikonorov. I hold a PhD in Law from Moscow State University and have practiced law as an advocate for over 18 years. In 2019, I started studying at Pericles in Approaching Legal English with prof. Donald Cannon, currently continue with other courses as my work schedule allows, and particularly enjoy interacting with the Pericles teachers. Frankly speaking, getting nominated as the Student of the Month comes as an unexpected surprise. Needless to say, I’m very pleased and honored.
As I reflect on my Pericles experience, I recall how Konstantin Ushinsky, the father of Russian pedagogy, spoke of the spirit of any educational institution. This spirit doesn’t live as written words on paper, nor even within the school’s walls, but solely in the teachers’ characters—and only from there can it permeate into the students’ minds. That’s what Pericles is for me: dedicated teachers who make the learning process both engaging and practical, all in a friendly atmosphere, supporting and encouraging their students to progress, grow, and improve. Thank you for imbuing me with this spirit.
By a quirk of fate, my Student of the Month nomination coincides with Pericles’ 25th Anniversary. Personally, however, I can’t consider this just a coincidence. Instead, it gives me the opportunity to say this:
Keep up the good work, PERICLES!”
Sergei Nikonorov
