Grammar Tip

“Must” for Obligation Must is one of the English modal verbs. Must is a modal verb used to show obligation. Like all modal verbs, must is followed by a base verb: MUST + BASE VERB Example:  He must go to class today.- Он должен пойти на занятие сегодня. Example: They must work tomorrow.- Они должны…

Business Communication Skills Tip

This Method Could Cut Your Email Time in Half Feel like your inbox is always full? You’re not alone; 70% of people have more than 1,000 emails in their inbox, and 76% of people never empty their inbox.   This suggested method requires no special software and will work with your email provider. Start by…

Confusion (n.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “confusion” (n.) Transcription: [kənˈfjuːʒən] Russian Translation: путаница, неразбериха Definition: a state in which people do not understand what is happening or what they should do Example: To avoid confusion, the twins never wore the same clothes.- Чтобы избежать путаницы, близнецы никогда не носили одну и ту же одежду. Synonyms:…

Photographer Captures Everyday Russia

Dmitry Markov is a Russian photographer who has been capturing images of everyday life in his home country since 2005. He has also worked as a volunteer in an orphanage and as an assistant tutor at a charitable (благотворительный) organization that works with people with disabilities (ограниченные возможности).   Today, Markov is based in Pskov,…