Russian language, culture, history, traditions

Russian language, culture, history, traditions

10 Fun Russian Phrases about Animals

Every language has lots of phrases that refer to both animals and people. The Russian language is not an exception. Every animal has its own features that we also can refer to people. Let’s look at 10 fun Russian phrases about animals.

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Ligo in Latvia and Ivan Kupala Day in Russia

Ligo or Ivan Kupala Day is the same holiday, although in some countries it has a different name. Traditionally, Ligo is celebrated only in Latvia. In Russia, this holiday is called Ivan Kupala Day. In this article, we are going to look at the features of each holiday.

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Russian Books Everyone Should Read

Russian classical literature is an absolutely unique phenomenon. It has its own spirit, its own features which reveal the special character of the Russian soul. Stories described in the books by Russian classical authors are always surprising and unique, and they affect every reader’s feelings.

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Must-See Russian Movies

Recently we talked about Russian classical books. We’ve decided to keep telling you about Russian art. Today we’re going to speak about Russian movies every foreigner who visits Russia must see.

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Kitchen Appliances in Russian

Kitchen Appliances in Russian

In this article, we are going to look at how to say the names of main kitchen appliances in Russian. This article will help those of you who are going to buy kitchen appliances in a store or online.

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Russian Games

Games that determined a person’s character, temper, and lifestyle occupied a special and significant place in the culture of each nation. For many years, Russian games have been an integral part of everyday life, as well as part of entertainment during holidays for both children and adults.

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Kitchenware in Russian

Kitchenware in Russian

In our last article, we talked about the names of kitchen appliances. So, today we are going to tell you about kitchenware in Russian.

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February 23rd is the Day of Defender of the Fatherland

February 23rd is the Day of Defender of the Fatherland

Every year on February the 23rd, Russia celebrates the Defender of the Fatherland Day, a holiday loved by all men, which is an integral part of Russian history. Women start getting ready for this holiday soon after the New Year.

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The Origin of Shashlik

Today in the article we are going to speak about the food that every Russian person adores – shashlik.  Shashlik [shash-LEEK] is a meat dish that can be found in almost all countries around the world, although it’s still unknown how, where and when it first appeared.

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Russian Sushki, Baranki, and Bubliki

Russian Sushki, Baranki, and Bubliki

Since ancient times in Russia the more bread there was in the house the more prosperous it was. Russian sushki, baranki, and bubliki were the most popular types of pastry. People did not only eat them, but also used them to decorate walls in their houses. 

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Russian Summer Words

In one of the previous articles we talked about what Russians like to do in the summer. So, in this article let’s talk about the summer itself. In this article, we’ll teach you a few Russian summer words that will help you describe your adventures in the summer

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Sport. Russian Words and Phrases

Today we are going to talk to you about such an important issue as sport. Everyone at least once in their lives has done sport. Sport is a kind of activity that provides you with energy, keeps you healthy, and makes you think creatively and positively.

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