Do you dream of discussing your favorite Russian novels with friends, but struggle to find the right words? Fear not, bookworm! This post equips you with the essential vocabulary to talk about characters, plot, setting, and more. Unravel the secrets of “kniga” (book) and impress everyone with your literary prowess! Dive in and discover a world of engaging conversation – all in Russian.
Arkady Ostrovsky’s Book The Invention of Russia
I believe that every book finds us at the right moment. Arkady Ostrovsky’s hardcover book The Invention of Russia: From Gorbachev’s Freedom to Putin’s War sat on my bookshelf for several years until I realized I needed to read it. That happened earlier this year, when Mr. Ostrovsky published his 8-part podcast, Next Year in
I believe that every book finds us at the right moment. Arkady Ostrovsky’s hardcover book The Invention of Russia: From Gorbachev’s Freedom to Putin’s War sat on my bookshelf for several years until I realized I needed to read it. That happened earlier this year, when Mr. Ostrovsky published his 8-part podcast, Next Year in
Пять минут. Выпуск 28. Виктору Пелевину 60!
Привет! Это подкаст “Пять минут” и я, Евгения Власова. Сегодня я хочу поговорить о писателе Викторе Пелевине, которому 22 ноября исполнилось 60 лет. Я произнесла эту фразу и подумала: совсем недавно все называли Пелевина “молодым писателем”. Аудитория, которую принято называть “молодёжь”, читала его рассказы и романы взапой, а критики брезгливо морщились и твердили, что это
Привет! Это подкаст “Пять минут” и я, Евгения Власова. Сегодня я хочу поговорить о писателе Викторе Пелевине, которому 22 ноября исполнилось 60 лет. Я произнесла эту фразу и подумала: совсем недавно все называли Пелевина “молодым писателем”. Аудитория, которую принято называть “молодёжь”, читала его рассказы и романы взапой, а критики брезгливо морщились и твердили, что это
The Man Who Created the Russian Language As We Know It
Outside Russia, Russian literature is associated with names of Tolstoy and Dostoevsky. No doubt, these writers deserve to represent Russia in the global culture. But if you ask any Russian whom he or she thinks about when talking about classic Russian literature, you’ll most probably get the answer “Pushkin”. During last two centuries, Alexander Pushkin
Outside Russia, Russian literature is associated with names of Tolstoy and Dostoevsky. No doubt, these writers deserve to represent Russia in the global culture. But if you ask any Russian whom he or she thinks about when talking about classic Russian literature, you’ll most probably get the answer “Pushkin”. During last two centuries, Alexander Pushkin
From Russia with Cash
So two out of the three richest people in UK are actually from Russia. Does it mean that all Russians are fabulously rich? Of course not. Then who are they, those Russians, who bought the exclusive real estate in the heart of London, football clubs and yachts that cost more than the budget of a
So two out of the three richest people in UK are actually from Russia. Does it mean that all Russians are fabulously rich? Of course not. Then who are they, those Russians, who bought the exclusive real estate in the heart of London, football clubs and yachts that cost more than the budget of a
The Great Game by Peter Hopkirk
Why is history so important? Because it helps us to understand better our present, realize the deep reasons of recent events and make more accurate forecasts regarding consequences they may have. Why do we learn nothing from history? Well, perhaps because we keep ourselves too alienated, too distant from the events that happened in the
Why is history so important? Because it helps us to understand better our present, realize the deep reasons of recent events and make more accurate forecasts regarding consequences they may have. Why do we learn nothing from history? Well, perhaps because we keep ourselves too alienated, too distant from the events that happened in the