Grammar Tip

The Difference Between “That” and “Which” That and which can be translated into Russian as “который” (-ая, -ое), but there is a difference between them. That defines the word we’re talking about and distinguishes it from others. It often means a unique, one and only object. We can’t take that away from the sentence without…

to conduct (v.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “to conduct” (v.) Transcription: [kənˈdʌkt] Russian Translation: проводить, руководить, вести Definition: to organize or perform a particular activity Examples: The experiments were conducted by scientists in New York. Synonyms: to direct, to guide, to show sb. around

Business Communication Skills Tip

How to Attend a Conference Without Feeling Overwhelmed Conferences can be excellent networking opportunities, but they can also be exhausting (утомительный) for introverts. Here’s how to set yourself up for success. Focus on just one person– one of the biggest benefits of attending conferences is meeting others. But that doesn’t mean that you have to…

Russian Artist Takes to Apartment Wall to Highlight Country’s Social Issues

Arseniy, an artist from the Russian city of Samara Arseniy has recently made waves on social media with a series of photographs made against the backdrop of an abandoned  five-story building (на фоне заброшенного пятиэтажного здания). The project is called “1m²” and addresses social issues and experiences encountered (встречающийся) by normal Russians. The performances include…