Do you know that on this day women can propose to their men? According to an old Irish legend (or possibly history) St Brigid struck a deal with St Patrick to allow women to propose to men every four years. This is believed to balance the traditional roles of men and women in a similar…
The new Guy Ritchie film is on screen now Mickey Pearson is an American who has become a real English gentleman thanks to the money he’s made selling marijuana. He built an empire, but the time has come to settle down (остепениться) and step back from the business (выйти из бизнеса). Mickey is looking for…
One of the best kids cafe in Moscow is located near Moscow City. But wherever you live, this is worth the drive (туда стоит поехать), because you will have a wonderful & peaceful morning or afternoon. The place has a calm atmosphere and creative play areas surrounding the restaurant. They have lovely “nannies” (нянечки) that…
Europe’s Largest Indoor Amusement Park The biggest theme park (детский тематический парк) in Europe is set for the opening on Feb 29 2020 in Moscow. Designed to fit 20,000 people at a time, Dream Island park is considered to become the main tourist destination for family vacations. The Dream Island, built on an islet near…
February 24 — March 1, 2020 Maslenitsa is an ancient (старинный) Slavic celebration still popular in Russia. It’s a lively, joyous occasion, symbolizing the departure of winter and the coming of spring. Each day has its name and traditions. For example, Tuesday is called “zaigrysh,” (заигрыш) when people ride on sleighs (сани) and sing songs.…
Yes, there are places in Russia where this stereotype is true. Just imagine: you take out the trash (выносите мусор) and suddenly see a bear. One of such places is Belushya Guba (Белушья Губа), a village on Novaya Zemlya, where residents live close to these cuddly creatures. Novaya Zemlya is an archipelago in the Arctic…
The coldest place in Russia (and on Earth) The village of Oymyakon is officially the coldest place in Russia, where the temperature can drop to a bracing -60C. Locals wear thick fur coats not for show, but survival. Eyelashes (ресницы) quickly become covered with hoarfrost (иней), and children have to pop in and out of…
These tips will always help you in business and everyday life This is the right way to leave a business voicemail: When leaving voice mails (голосовые сообщения), state your name, place of business, and number. Succinctly (кратко, лаконично) say why you’re calling. Repeat step one; say goodbye. How to introduce people at work: Name the…
One of the most anticipated Russian movies this winter Sergei Bodrov and Konstantin Buslov have directed a movie about the biography of Mikhail Kalashnikov, the designer (конструктор, создатель) of the AK47 assault rifle (автомат). The movie will tell of the trying times (испытания, трудное время) endured by the self-taught designer before he realized his dream.…
Valentine’s Day. Such a glorious excuse to dwell on love and romance. But ironically, this day of roses, chocolates, and heart-shaped cards has a dark history. It actually marks the date of the execution (казнь) of St. Valentine by the Roman emperor Claudius II during the third century AD. And what was St. Valentine’s crime?…