The Difference Between American and Russian Cultures in Business Meetings and Teamwork In Russia, meetings are formal, serious gatherings, and casual behavior is considered a sign of disrespect. Decisions are usually made in advance, either one on one (в частном порядке) or in small groups of decision-makers (те, кто принимает решения), with meetings held solely to…
Photos by Aleksey Narodizki Hidden beneath the streets and the traffic, the Moscow metro is one of the city’s beloved (любимый) landmarks. Stretching both across kilometres of land and decades of turbulent (бурный) social history, it remains a living, breathing monument that unites millions of Muscovites moving through their daily lives. Capturing it all in…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: significant (adj.) Transcription: [sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt] Russian Translation: существенный, значительный, важный Definition: 1. Very large, important or noticeable. 2. Having a special meaning that only other people understand. Examples: 1. There has been some significant progress. 2. The look he gave her seemed to be significant. Synonyms: important, meaningful, considerable
First Conditional Sentences if + present simple, … will + infinitive First conditionals are used to talk about things which might happen in the future. Example: If I have enough money, I’ll buy a new house with a swimming pool. — Если у меня будет достаточно денег, я куплю новый дом с бассейном. Although we…
The Difference Between American and Russian Cultures in Business Communication Style Russian businesspeople place greater emphasis on the spoken word than do professionals in the United States. While American businesspeople do much of their business via written communication such as email, letter or fax, Russian professionals prefer to hear things directly from people they trust.…
Why Moscow residents are crazy about the service Many Muscovites (москвичи) don’t trust taxi drivers, claiming some of them choose longer routes to charge extra, or simply because they don’t know the city well enough. Car sharing gives the pleasure of driving oneself while being able to choose the best route (маршрут, дорога).In contrast to…
Today’s Word of the Day Is: “demanding” (adj.) Transcription: [dɪˈmɑːn.dɪŋ] Russian Translation: трудоемкий, затратный, строгий Definition: needing a lot of attention, effort, or time Examples: 1. I like a nice light novel to read when I’m on holiday – nothing too demanding. 2. Police work is physically demanding and stressful. Synonyms: difficult, complicated, challenging
The Use of Zero Conditional Sentences We use zero conditional sentences to describe habits and regular actions. In the if-clause usually the present simple or the present continuous tense is used. Examples: 1. When Susan is feeling happy, she dances. — Когда Сьюзан чувствует себя счастливой, она танцует. 2. If I miss the train, I…
Business Dinner Etiquette – Food and Drinks A business dinner is an excellent way to build working relationships. The relaxed atmosphere of a business dinner may make your guests more receptive (открытый, восприимчивый) to a sales pitch (презентация товара) or business proposal than they would be in an office. Understanding how to hold effective dinner…
Another academic year has begun New school year in Russia begins on Knowledge Day (День Знаний) – September 1. This, undoubtedly, is one of the brightest events in the life of every Russian. For students and their parents, this holiday is associated with a school assembly (линейка), where the school principal (директор школы) gives a solemn speech,…