Today’s Word of the Day is: “to concur” (v.) Transcription: [kənˈkɜːr] Russian Translation: соглашаться, сходиться во мнениях Definition: to agree or have the same opinion as someone else Example: We concur that more money should be spent on education. Synonyms: agree, be in agreement, be of the same mind
More than 300 speakers including architects, developers, urbanists, and mayors of major cities will speak at Zaryadye Park. The business programme of the Moscow Urban Forum (MUF) to be held between July 4−7 at Zaryadye Park has been released. This year’s theme is the quality of life (уровень жизни) in megacities. In total, there are…
The Multimedia Art Museum presents an exhibition of photographs from the unique family archive of the Yusupov princes. A special place in the exhibition is reserved for the portrait gallery that introduces us to family members of the Yusupov princes. The photographs of Princess Zinaida Nikolaevna Yusupova, one of the most beautiful high society ladies…
Four Easy Ways to Sound Smarter Knowledge is very different from information: Knowledge is insight, not just an accumulation (накопление) of facts. You can show your mastery in this area in the following ways. 1. DO YOUR HOMEWORK Prepare for impromptu (неожиданный) conversations. If you’re headed for a job interview, do your homework. Imagine…
How to Use Second Conditional Sentences. Tip #2 The following sentences illustrate a couple of the common mistakes people make when using the second conditional: Incorrect: If I inherit a billion dollars, I would travel to the moon. – Если я получаю в наследство миллиард долларов, я бы отправился в путешествие на луну. Correct: If…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to expel” (v.) Transcription: [ɪkˈspel] Russian Translation: исключать, выгонять Definition: to force someone to leave a school, organization, or country Example: My brother was expelled from school for bad behaviour. Synonyms: throw out, exclude
The exhibition of the Norwegian expressionist Edvard Munch started at the State Tretyakov Gallery. Visitors can see 70 paintings and 30 graphic works, photographs and memorabilia (предметы коллекционирования) from the Munch Museum in Oslo and the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts. This is the first exhibition in Russia to display the artist’s legacy (творчество)…
How to Use Second Conditional Sentences Second conditional sentences are useful for expressing outcomes that are completely unrealistic or will not likely happen in the future. Consider the examples below: Example: If I inherited a billion dollars, I would travel to the moon. – Если бы я получил в наследство миллиард долларов, я бы отправился…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “remote” (adj.) Transcription: [rɪˈməʊt] Russian Translation: отдаленный, дальний, далекий Definition: far away in distance or time, or not closely related Example: It was a remote mountain village with no electricity supply. Synonyms: isolated, distant, far
Do These Things If You Work in a High-stress Job Humans aren’t machines. If you want to operate at full capacity, you have to make time to recharge. Here are a few strategies to overcome anxiety and stress: 1. Always take your breaks and lunches– people are more effective when they take regular breaks -and…