#russian language

As many people say, Russian phonetics is difficult but fascinating and entertaining. Today we focus our attention on the sound [Ы], which is very difficult for foreigners to pronounce.

These words don’t carry any semantic load, but they are said quite often. Such words or interjections exist in all languages. In Russian, such words are exclusively called ‘parasite words.’

This course is an ideal takeoff for those who have long wanted to start learning Russian. The course is designed for absolute beginners. It is available at any time, and you can learn at your own pace.

The special 47th issue of the Higher Education Discovery magazine about education in Russia for applicants from Latin America has come out.

We continue to familiarize our readers with popular fixed phrases. Let's look into the expression “puskat' pyl v glaza” (literally “throw dust in somebody's eyes”). Who throws? Why dust? What does it have to do with eyes?

While Maria Popova has been occupying the position of Head of the Russian House in Colombo, we can observe a steadily growing interest in the Russian language and the culture of Russia.