This month, the Irish Film Festival brings some of the best cinema from Ireland to Karo 11 Oktyabr Cinema. With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner (March 17), there’s no better way to celebrate Irish culture than by checking out Moscow’s own Irish Film Festival.The festival will showcase (показывать) a selection of the best…
Inspired by James Cameron’s “Avatar” TORUK transports you to the world of Pandora in a visually stunning (впечатляющий) live setting. Experience a storytelling (повествующий) odyssey through a new world of imagination, discovery, and possibility. TORUK will be presented at the famous Luzhniki arena from April 19, as part of a global tour in arenas around…
Communication Skills You Need to Succeed in the Workplace Whether you’re an employee or a manager, effective communication is vital. We will be posting essential communication skills every employee and boss needs to have. 6. A WILLINGNESS TO GIVE FEEDBACK This communication skill is important for senior-level (старший по должности) employees to help their employees…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to deface” (v.) Transcription: [dɪˈfeɪs] Translation: портить, обезображивать Meaning: to damage and spoil the appearance of something by writing or drawing on it Example: He was fined for defacing library books. Synonyms: vandalize, disfigure, spoil
Either/or and Neither/nor Either/or and neither/nor connect two balanced words, clauses or phrases. They are called correlative conjunctions (cоотносительные союзы). Singular or plural verb? When two singular subjects are connected by either/or or neither/nor, use a singular verb. Example: Either Sally or Peter is invited. Example: Neither Sally nor Peter is invited. If one of…
Communication Skills You Need to Succeed in the Workplace Whether you’re an employee or a manager, effective communication is vital. We will be posting essential communication skills every employee and boss needs to have. 5. REMAINING OPEN-MINDED Staying open-minded is a very important communication skill–especially for entry-level (начинающий, малоопытный) employees. If an employee is an…
Wooden Tower Burned at Maslenitsa Festival in Russia A giant wooden tower was torched (сожжено) at a folk festival celebration in Russia’s western Kaluga region as part of Maslenitsa, an originally pagan ritual absorbed (впитался) into Russian Orthodox Christian tradition also known as Pancake Week.The theme this year was the French Revolution and the wooden…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “enchanting” (adj.) Transcription: [ɪnˈtʃɑːn.tɪŋ] Translation: очаровательный, феерический Meaning: very pleasant or charming Example: Georgia is an enchanting country.- Грузия- очаровательная страна. Synonyms: captivating, charming
“A Number of People Is” or “A Number of People Are”? Although the expression “a number” is strictly (строго) singular, the phrase “a number of”’ is used with plural nouns (as what grammarians (грамматист) call a determiner (or determiner)). The verb should therefore be plural: Example: A number of people are waiting for the bus.…
FLUENTRUSSIA congratulates all women on International Women’s Day! Women are always a source of inspiration for the family and the society. Best wishes for your special day! Live, Laugh and Love!