It's Tricky Russian Language: When Sorry Is the Hardest Word

As awkward as it can be to express yourself when someone you know has suffered a loss or run into trouble of some kind, in English we have things relatively easy in comparison with Russian.

The Russian Tongue: Minding Your Russian Ps and Qs

"Izvol", "Pozvol", "Pozhaluista" and other etiquette phrases that are often caused confusion for English speakers.

The Russian Tongue: Bombing Your Way Around the City

American satirist Dave Barry once complained about getting directions in Russia.

The Russian Tongue: The Big Freeze

Let's talk about wonders of a frozen, sunny Russian winter day.

Speak Like a President, Mr. Medvedev!

Dmitry Medvedev's speech language tricks.

Russian Language Changes as it Goes Global

The Russian spoken today around the world may not be that taught by academic philologists, but the ability of the language to adapt increases its relevance.

Better Than Vodka There's Nothing Worse!

Chernomyrdin's linguistic legacy.

Let Me Hear Your Body Talk

I see it only in Russia, when someone flicks his index finger against his neck, indicating that someone was drinking.

Google Has Neat English Translation for Complicated Russian Reality

If you type the phrase "Dear Dmitry" in Russian into Google Translate, it will give you a suprise.

The Russian Tongue: Babes & Babushkas

In the entertaining column "The Russian Tongue", Sara Buzadzhi gives practical informal tips on everything from dealing with traffic cops to flirting in the grocery store.

Turning It On

Rus.: "Включать", to turn on, include, insert.

Russian Language Gets Anglicized, Googlized, Facebookized

Russian language might soon become much easier to learn.

Consider Yourself One of Us

Tricky Russian language.

An Exercise In Disbelief

A thorough examination of Russia's great literary heritage yields no clear explanation as to what the so-called mysterious Russian soul really is and how it differs from the souls of other peoples.

Twitter Trending Topics Besieged by Russian Rain

Internet users call such behavior "flash mobs."

Russian Bear Truth Behind Stereotype

Western explorers discovering Russia some five centuries ago wrote of towns full of bears roaming the streets.

Depression VS Khandra

Russians brood, but Americans get depressed.

Hot Under the Collar

Learn some useful Russian words and try to memorize the phrase: "Где можно купаться?"

No Killing Sheep in Courtyards: Etiquette Guide for Foreigners

There are unwritten rules that residents of our city are obliged to follow, such as not slaughtering sheep in the backyard, not grilling shashliks on the balcony - officials.

What Does Friendship Mean to a Russian?

Russians seem aggressive at first glance, as if they are prepared for an attack, which strikes an American as hostile.

Don't Call Her a Feminist

Call a Russian woman a "feminist" and she will most likely take umbrage, or at least start making excuses.

Living the Foreign Life in Russia

As Jonny sits in London, he thinks about all the things he misses about Chistopol... first off, the food.

Tea Party in Tula: Samovars and Pryaniki

The Russian city of Tula is also the producer of world-famous water boilers known as samovars, and a local specialty of ginger cake - the pryanik.

Kill the Book Club

The other night, my Handsome Russian Husband, aka HRH, said "I'm going to start a book club," as we watched the evening news...

Top 10 Errors in English That Aren't Errors

Many modern usages in English are based upon some false origins.

Wearing More Than One Hat

Expats learn tricky Russian words.

Secrets of Russian Matryoshka

The Matryoshka is a wooden doll, usually in a colorful dress.

Rich Variety of Russian Handcrafts

Russian handcrafts are known and appreciated all over the world for their rich dcor and exquisite materials.

Tricky Russian Language

What is the difference between babushka and babushka?