Flying Squirrel Spotted in Moscow for the First Time

The squirrel was seen near the bird feeder regularly supplied by visitors to the park Novo-Peredelkino residents claim to have seen a flying squirrel (белка-летяга) in Ulyanovsky Park. This squirrel has never been found in Moscow area before. It is red-listed (занесена в Красную книгу) in Moscow, Ryazan, Smolensk and Tver regions. A squirrel owes its name…

Business Communication Skills Tip

The Difficult Art of Office Chitchat Advance the Dreaded “How Are You?” Loop The ping-pong of “How are you? Good, how are you?” can feel like a waste of time and energy, but be the change you wish to see in the world and break the cycle (разорвать порочный круг). Go to your inner secret…

Grammar Tip

The Present Perfect Continuous has/have been + – ing Время Present Perfect Continuous используется для действий, которые начались некоторое время тому назад,  и все еще продолжаются в момент речи. Очень часто это время встречается в вопросах, начинающихся с How long? и ответах, начинающихся с for/since. Examples: 1. How long have you been working here?  —…

culture vulture (n.)

Today’s Word of the Day Is: “culture vulture” (n.) Transcription: [ˈkʌl.tʃə ˌvʌl.tʃər] Russian Translation: эстет, большой любитель искусства Definition: Someone who is very interested in music, art, theatre, etc. (sometimes used showing disapproval)  Examples: 1. If you’re a culture vulture, St.Petersburg has everything you could want – opera, theatre, museums, and more. 2.This apartment could hardly…