The exhibition will run on the first floor of the Museum from October 2 till November 4 Visitors to the State Historical Museum will be able to literally touch the history. On October 2, the central building is launching an unusual exhibition, Touching Story. Visitors will be able to touch 3D copies of unique archaeological…
Secrets Your Boss Won’t Tell You—But You Need to Know Performance: do less to do more When you’re under the wire (в последний момент), sometimes doing more just means spinning your wheels and not actually accomplishing (завершить, довести до конца) anything. A good boss will understand and give you the space to clear your head and…
The Present Perfect vs. The Past Simple Не используйте Present Perfect с наречиями времени, относящимися к прошлому, которое уже закончилось: yesterday, last week/year/month/when I was younger, etc. В этих случаях следует употребить простое прошедшее время (Past Simple). Examples: 1. I saw that film yesterday. — Я смотрел этот фильм вчера. 2. We moved house last…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “celebrated” (adj.) Transcription: [ˈsel.ə.breɪ.tɪd] Russian Translation: знаменитый, прославленный, известный Definition: famous and praised by many people; celebrity — знаменитость (n.) Examples: 1. The garden became celebrated for its exotic plants. 2. Aivazovsky is one of the most celebrated Russian painters. Synonyms: distinguished, famous, acclaimed, prominent, renowned, well-known
Tobolsk is called a pearl on the necklace of ancient Siberian cities and the cultural capital of Siberia Photo: abalak.su Tobolsk was officially the capital of the Siberian Government of the Russian Empire for almost 200 years, since 1708. The great trade routes (торговые пути) from Middle Asia, namely the Great Silk Route (Великий шелковый путь)…
Secrets Your Boss Won’t Tell You—But You Need to Know Promotions aren’t simply about checking off a list of boxes Promotions—getting one, being denied one, or working towards one—are one of the trickiest things for employees to navigate (зд. преодолеть, справиться). But while you may think you’re a shoe-in (наилучший кандидат) for that managerial role, you aren’t…
The Present Perfect With Time Adverbials Present Perfect часто используется с наречиями времени, которые относятся к недавнему прошлому: recently, just, only just. Example: 1. We have just got back from our holidays. — Мы только что вернулись из отпуска. 2. Scientists have recently discovered a new island. — Ученые недавно открыли новый остров. Это могут…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “notorious” (adj.) Transcription: [nəʊˈtɔː.ri.əs] Russian Translation: нашумевший, пользующийся недоброй славой Definition: famous, especially for something indecent or bad Examples: 1. The city is notorious for its red light district and gambling clubs. 2. This shop is notorious for late delivery of online orders. (Please mind the preposition ‘for’) Synonyms: popular,…
Some Secrets Your Boss Won’t Tell You — But You Need to Know Stick to the point (говорите по существу) It’s understandable that you feel your work is the most important thing, but don’t expect everyone else to feel the same. The best way to start things off right with a new client or partner…
Danny Boyle and Richard Curtis invite you to imagine there’s no Beatles “Yesterday” is a romantic comedy of sorts (своего рода комедия) with a script by Richard Curtis (“Notting Hill,” “Love Actually,” etc.) “I don’t believe in Beatles,” John Lennon once sang. This sincere pop confection (конфетка), energetically directed by Danny Boyle (“28 Days Later,” “Slumdog…