Until Oct. 24 This year the TERRITORY Festival is presenting its 13th edition. Over the years the festival managed to stay relevant (значимый) by embracing (охватывая) the most innovative and cutting-edge trends in world theater. The festival has several artistic directors, including such big names as Kirill Serebrennikov (Artistic Director of Gogol Center); Yevgeny Mironov…
Do These Things Every Day to be Happier and Filled With Less Regret 4. EMBRACE NEW EXPERIENCES Much like a young child embracing a shiny object, when we’re learning something that is exciting to us, we typically experience an increase in dopamine, the neurotransmitter linked to rewards and pleasure, Cable says. Dopamine also controls our…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “pivotal” (adj.) Transcription: [pɪvətəl] Translation: центральный, основной, ключевой Meaning: having a very important influence on something, central and important Example: He has played a pivotal role in the negotiations.- Он сыграл ключевую роль в переговорах. Synonyms: central, crucial, vital
“Could” for Possibility Often, “could” is used to express a degree of possibility.Example: It could rain today, but I am not sure.- Сегодня может пойти дождь, но я не уверен.Example: That could be Tom’s brother. He looks like Tom.- Это может быть брат Тома. Он выглядит как Том. “Could” is also used in the 2nd…
“Could” for Requests “Could” is used to make polite requests. Here are some examples: Example: Could you please pass the salt?- Не могли бы Вы передать соль? Example: Could you turn down the music?- Мог бы ты выключить музыку?
Today’s Word of the Day is: “disappointed” (adj.) Transcription: [dɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd] Translation: разочарованный Meaning: unhappy because someone or something was not as good as you hoped or expected, or because something did not happen Example: Dad seemed more disappointed than angry.- Показалось, что папа больше разочаровался, чем рассердился. Synonyms: saddened, upset, let down
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Do These Things Every Day to be Happier and Filled With Less Regret 3. ASK YOUR “FUTURE SELF” When you have a decision that may help you be more joyful or prevent regrets and you’re struggling, think about yourself 20 years from now, says personal development coach Kate Hanley, author of Stress Less: 100 Mindfulness…
Hip hop might have come to life in the United States, but the first rapper was really one of the Soviet Union’s greatest poets — at least according to Russian Culture Minister Vladimir Medinsky. Speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, Medinsky named Vladimir Mayakovsky as an original MC, claiming that rap would soon…
Today’s Word of the Day is: “to gain” (v.) Transcription: [ɡeɪn] Translation: 1. получать, приобретать; 2. увеличиваться, прибавлять Meaning: 1. to get something useful or positive; 2. to increase in something such as size, weight, or amount Example: The end objective was to gain control of local commerce.- Конечная цель заключалась в том, чтобы получить…