Photos by Aleksey Narodizki Hidden beneath the streets and the traffic, the Moscow metro is one of the city’s beloved (любимый) landmarks. Stretching both across kilometres of land and decades of turbulent (бурный) social history, it remains a living, breathing monument that unites millions of Muscovites moving through their daily lives. Capturing it all in…
The Difference Between American and Russian Cultures in Business Meetings and Teamwork In Russia, meetings are formal, serious gatherings, and casual behavior is considered a sign of disrespect. Decisions are usually made in advance, either one on one (в частном порядке) or in small groups of decision-makers (те, кто принимает решения), with meetings held solely to…
Modals In First Conditional Sentences In first conditionals we can also use modal verbs (other than will) in the main clause. Different modal verbs have different meanings. Examples: 1. If you ask George, he may/might be able to help you. — Если вы попросите Джорджа, он, может быть, сможет помочь. (Возможность) 2. You can/may leave…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: achievement (n.) Transcription: [əˈtʃiːv.mənt] Russian Translation: достижение, успех Definition: something very good and difficult that you have succeeded in doing, and that therefore gives you a feeling of satisfaction Examples: 1. He was very proud when his daughter received a commendation for her achievement. 2. This is a truly…