Today’s Word of the Day is: “survey” (n.) Transcription: [ˈsɜː.veɪ] Russian Translation: опрос общественного мнения Definition: an examination of people’s opinions or behaviour made by asking people questions Example: A recent survey showed that 58 percent of people did not know where their heart is. Synonyms: poll, study, research
How to Check Email on Vacation and Still Enjoy Yourself. Tip #3: Don’t Engage Reading email is different than responding to email. As soon as you engage (взаимодействовать) in any manner, such as forward, reply, or read a message read-return receipt, people will start emailing more, assuming (предполагать) you are online. Do not encourage this.…
The Moscow metro staged a photo op with an Iron Throne inspired by series “Game of Thrones” over the weekend. The one-day event at Delovoy Tsentr station featured three Daenerys Targaryen, Cersei Lannister and Jon Snow lookalikes (двойники) on Saturday. A cello duet accompaniment (музыкальное сопровождение) made the experience even more immersive as commuters…
Parts of the Sentence – Subject/Predicate A simple sentence is a group of words expressing a complete thought, and it must have a subject and a predicate. A predicate shows action or state of being. Examples: The bell rang. The boy is here. The subject tells who or what about the verb. Examples: The bell…
The annual Victory Day celebrations usually culminate in a grand fireworks show. Fireworks are set alight from 34 different locations around the city at 22.00. Anyone hoping to maximize (максимально повысить) their experience are advised to watch the show from the prime (главный) viewing locations. Vorobyovy Gory observation deck The Poklonnaya Hill Platform in the western part of the city VDNKH…
How to Check Email on Vacation and Still Enjoy Yourself. Tip #2: Set Boundaries While you’re Gone Check emails in the morning before anyone else is awake, do it alone, so others don’t feel overlooked (незамеченный) or as if they aren’t your first priority during your planned time off. Keep it short, for example, 15…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “ancestor” (n.) Transcription: [ˈæn.ses.tər] Russian Translation: предок Definition: any member of your family from long ago, for example, the grandparents of your grandparents Example: My ancestors came to America during the 1800s. Synonym: forefather
How to Check Email on Vacation and Still Enjoy Yourself. Tip #1: Prepare A week before you leave, let colleagues and clients know you’ll be gone, giving them time to get information from you before you leave. Let key players know how to reach you in case of a true emergency (крайняя необходимость), such as…
The exhibition has already toured in Estonia, Latvia, Finland, Poland, Germany, Hungary and the UK. Visit the exhibition “It’s Always Teatime” dedicated to (посвящённый) “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll at the Na Kashirke Exhibition Hall, prepared in 2015 for the 150th anniversary of the famous fairy tale’s publication. The exhibitors show different interpretations…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “hospitality” (n.) Transcription: [hɒspɪˈtæləti] Russian Translation: гостеприимство, гостеприимность Definition: The act of being friendly and welcoming to guests and visitors Example: Thanks for your hospitality over the past few weeks. – Спасибо за ваше гостеприимство в последние несколько недель. Synonyms: friendliness, welcome, warm reception