Today’s Word of the Day is: “to blaze” (v.) Transcription: [bleɪz] Translation: гореть ярким пламенем, сиять Meaning: to burn or shine very brightly or strongly Example: His eyes were blazing with anger. – Его глаза пылали гневом. Synonyms: burn, fire, shine
Shoppers’ paradise – if you know what to look for. It’s hard to find anyone in Moscow who hasn’t been to the Izmailovo outdoor market. But it’s even harder to find someone who knows more about the best bargains (покупки) and great finds at Izmailovo than Alexandra Sankova, the director of the Moscow Design Museum.…
Really Want That Job? Don’t Make These Six Mistakes. Mistake #5: Taking a Casual Interview Environment Too Far The interviewer is not your friend and shouldn’t be treated as such. The best interviewers have a way of making you relaxed and comfortable, but be careful not to get relaxed to the point where you’re talking…
Apostrophe Rules. Tip#1: Contractions and Omissions A contraction is a shortened form of a word (or group of words) that omits certain letters or sounds. In a contraction, an apostrophe represents missing letters. The most common contractions are made up of verbs, auxiliaries, or modals attached to other words: He would=He’d. I have=I’ve. They are=They’re.…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “towering” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈtaʊərɪŋ] Translation: высокий; возвышающийся Meaning: very high or very great Example: New York bristles with towering buildings. – Нью-Йорк заставлен высокими зданиями. Synonyms: high, tall
Digital artist Evgeny Zubov has revealed a new sci-fi vision for Russia almost 60 years into the future with his latest work, Russia 2077. Following on from his earlier series, Russia 2046, the new project plays comic book tech against familiar backdrops (декорации) and designs: from the iconic (легендарный) Lada to the Moscow metro.Zubov is…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “flawless” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈflɔː.ləs] Translation: безупречный Meaning: perfect or without mistakes Example: A flawless performance – Безупречное выступление. Synonyms: perfect
Really Want That Job? Don’t Make These Six Mistakes. Mistake #4: Saying ‘Yes!’ to Everything It’s tempting to think that saying “Yes” to everything the interviewer says gives you an advantage, but it doesn’t. When an employer is seeking new employees, they’re looking for fresh ideas, new insights and immediate impact. They’re not looking for…
What’s an Idiom? Broadly speaking, an idiom is a widely used phrase that, when taken as a whole, has a particular meaning that you would not be able to deduce from the meanings of the individual words. The ubiquitous greeting “How are you doing today?” is an example of an idiom. Normally, how means “in…
Moscow’s favorite park is celebrating its anniversary with a week-long party Gorky Park, Moscow’s most popular outdoor (открытый) space, turns 90 this year. To celebrate its anniversary, Gorky Park is launching a big 7-day festival. The Moscow Times has selected (выбрали) the events that you just can’t miss. Golitsyn Pond, the largest body of water…