‘Moscow is a city of possibility’

In this impressionistic memoir Parth Nama recalls the enchanting beauty of snow-clad Moscow and his first exposure to different cultures and nationalities at the learning institute.

Celebrating Day of Russian Indologist

Russian ambassador to India Alexander M. Kadakin suggests making the birthday of famous scholar Z.M. Dymshits the day of Russian Indologist.

How do we talk on the phone and arrange a meeting?

Today we´re speaking about a very important topic: how to arrange a meeting on the phone.

Minding your Russian Ps and Qs

"Pozhaluista" is still alive and kicking, but it often causes confusion for English speakers and Russian speakers learning English alike.

How do we buy tickets?

Hi! Today we have got a very useful lesson: we are going to find out how to buy transport tickets.

Different situations in a hotel

Hi! Today we are speaking about different situations in a hotel

When sorry is the hardest word

As awkward as it can be to express yourself when someone you know has suffered a loss or run into trouble of some kind, in English we have things relatively easy in comparison with Russian.

Russian Proverbs and Tongue-twisters

Hello! Today I´m going to present you a new section, Russian Proverbs and Tongue-twisters.

Russian verbs

Good morning, dear readers! I´m starting a new section, hope it´ll become popular with time. Its name will be Verb of the Week

Everyday problems

Today we´re going to speak about problems that can happen with us every day.

Presence and Absence in Russian language

Today we are going to speak about the grammar topic of Presence and Absence in Russian language.

Nouns and gender in Russian language

How to call 'Indian summer' in russian or few words about 'babas'

Baba is one word for woman in russian, however the meaning of it is much more complicated.