Wooden Tower Burned at Maslenitsa Festival in Russia A giant wooden tower was torched (сожжено) at a folk festival celebration in Russia’s western Kaluga region as part of Maslenitsa, an originally pagan ritual absorbed (впитался) into Russian Orthodox Christian tradition also known as Pancake Week.The theme this year was the French Revolution and the wooden…
Communication Skills You Need to Succeed in the Workplace Whether you’re an employee or a manager, effective communication is vital. We will be posting essential communication skills every employee and boss needs to have. 5. REMAINING OPEN-MINDED Staying open-minded is a very important communication skill–especially for entry-level (начинающий, малоопытный) employees. If an employee is an…
Either/or and Neither/nor Either/or and neither/nor connect two balanced words, clauses or phrases. They are called correlative conjunctions (cоотносительные союзы). Singular or plural verb? When two singular subjects are connected by either/or or neither/nor, use a singular verb. Example: Either Sally or Peter is invited. Example: Neither Sally nor Peter is invited. If one of…
“A Number of People Is” or “A Number of People Are”? Although the expression “a number” is strictly (строго) singular, the phrase “a number of”’ is used with plural nouns (as what grammarians (грамматист) call a determiner (or determiner)). The verb should therefore be plural: Example: A number of people are waiting for the bus.…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “tulip” (n.) Transcription: [ˈtjuːlɪp] Russian Translation: тюльпан Definition: a brightly coloured spring flower in the shape of a cup Example: Tulips are popular for Women’s Day in Russia.
Communication Skills You Need to Succeed in the Workplace Whether you’re an employee or a manager, effective communication is vital. We will be posting essential communication skills every employee and boss needs to have. 4. UNDERSTANDING EMAIL ETIQUETTE In 2019, most of the communication we do is via email or another online platform. There’s always…
FLUENTRUSSIA congratulates all women on International Women’s Day! Women are always a source of inspiration for the family and the society. Best wishes for your special day! Live, Laugh and Love!
Communication Skills You Need to Succeed in the Workplace Whether you’re an employee or a manager, effective communication is vital. We will be posting essential communication skills every employee and boss needs to have. 3. BE WILLING TO ASK QUESTIONS When you’re a new employee at a company–or if you’re a recent college graduate–you might…
The Art World Was Left Stunned After a 31-year-old man Lifted Arkhip Kuindzh’s Famous Ai-Petri. The Russian State Museum has launched a new line of merchandise (сувенирная продукция) dedicated to an Impressionist masterpiece stolen from one of the country’s leading museums earlier this year. Tens of visitors ignored the audacious (наглый) theft, which was also…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “patio” (n.) Transcription: [ˈpæt.i.əʊ] Russian Translation: внутренний дворик Definition: an outside area with a stone floor next to a house, where people can sit to eat and relax Example: In the summer we have breakfast out on the patio. Synonyms: terrace, veranda, loggia.