In the Middle Ages, Pskov was the bustling, wealthy capital of the Pskov Republic, acting as a bridge between Russia and Europe. Seventeen unique buildings in the northwest Russian city of Pskov were among the latest cultural gems (сокровище) to join UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites. Pskov is one of Russia’s oldest cities, first…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to facepalm” (v.) Transcription: [ˈfeɪs.pɑːm] Russian Translation: закрыть лицо рукой или руками, этот жест иногда называют «рукалицо». Definition: to cover your face with your hand because you are embarrassed, annoyed, or disappointed about something Example: I just facepalmed when he arrived wearing that ridiculous suit.
Effective Ways to Develop Your Negotiation Skills Tip #2. Study Body Language There’s no question that body language is important. It makes your presentations more memorable, it helps you stand out during interviews and it also gives you that winning edge in negotiations. In fact, sometimes how you act has a lot more impact than…
The Second Life of Foreign Words in the Russian Language Many words from other languages have made incredible journeys to Russia, and live here with completely different meanings. 1. Divan (sofa), Turkish In the Persian language, dīwān meant “a list”, “a roster” – meaning lists with notes on the civil and military service of Persian,…