Magnificent Pearls Come to Moscow

See treasures from Qatar Museums at Moscow’s Historical Museum. In July the Qatar Museums held the opening of their Pearls exhibition (выставка) at the State Historical Museum in Moscow as a part of the wider Qatar Russia 2018 Year of Culture Program. Among the treasures on display(на показе) are 50 new artefacts shown for the…

Business Communication Skills Tip

How to Reset Your Goals for the Second Half of the Year. Tip #1: Re-evaluate and Reprioritize There was likely a reason you gave up on your goals. Think about why you lost momentum and what you truly want to accomplish next. So much of the work of pursuing the goal happens when you set…

Grammar Tip

Punctuating Conditional Sentences Despite the complex nature of conditional sentences, punctuating them properly is really simple! Use a comma after the if-clause when the if-clause precedes the main clause.Example: If I’d had time, I would have cleaned the house.- Если бы у меня было время, я бы убрал дом. If the main clause precedes the…

Telecommute (v.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “telecommute” (v.) Transcription: [telɪkəmjuːt] Translation: работать дистанционно Meaning: to work for an organization from your home and communicate with the main office and customers, etc. by phone or email Example: The company now allows some of its employees to telecommute.- Теперь компания позволяет некоторым своим сотрудникам работать дистанционно. Synonyms…

Starbucks and McDonald’s Team up to Rethink Cups

And the companies are inviting all of their competitors in the industry to join in. In the world of quick coffee, Starbucks and McDonald’s are as fierce as competitors come. They’re multibillion-dollar global giants, fighting for our caffeinated (кофеиносодержащий) hearts through drizzles and discounts.But when it comes to the cup that coffee comes in, they’re…

Business Communication Skills Tip

Business Etiquette Tips for Cell Phone Users in the Workplace. Tip #4: Never Use Your Cell Phone in the Restroom Please follow this rule regardless of whether you are using your phone at work or elsewhere. This is not the place to share personal or confidential company or client information. You never know who might…

Grammar Tip

How to Use Third Conditional Sentences Third conditional sentences are used to explain that present circumstances would be different if something different had happened in the past. Look at the following examples:Example: If you had told me you needed a ride, I would have left earlier. – Если бы ты сказал мне, что тебя нужно…

Exception (n.)

Today’s Word of the Day is: “exception” (n.) Transcription: [ɪkˈsepʃən] Translation: исключение Meaning: someone or something that is not included in a rule, group, or list Example: I’ll make an exception this once. – Я сделаю исключение один раз. Synonyms : irregularity

In the Emperors’ Closets

The new Costume Gallery at the Hermitage Museum brings old clothes to light. Peter the Great’s quilted (стеганный) house coats and stylish velvet costumes, canonical clothing of Orthodox priests, embroidered (вышитый) ceremonial dresses of Russian aristocrats and colorful wedding gowns of Cossack women — these are just some of the amazing items of clothing on…

Business Communication Skills Tip

Business Etiquette Tips for Cell Phone Users in the Workplace. Tip #3: Let Voicemail Pick Up Your Calls Instead of answering any calls immediately, you have the option of letting all of them go to voicemail. If someone is calling because of an emergency, he or she will say that in the message, and you…