Russian Tip of the Day

Mistakes are a part of our lives. We make some of them unintentionally when we speak and write, often due... Learn more

What do romantic dates and goodbyes have in common linguistically? You might have been surprised when you learned that 'a... Learn more

The construction "чем… тем…" is a comparative construction commonly used in the Russian language. In English, it can be roughly... Learn more

What form to use: "первого января" or "первое января"? Actually, both forms are correct, but they are used in different... Learn more

In the Russian language, these two words are often confused with each other due to their similar meanings. While both... Learn more

The Russian expression "на всякий случай" translates to "just in case" in English (though the literal translation would be “for... Learn more

The Russian verbs 'ставить' and 'поставить' carry not only literal meanings related to placing objects in specific positions, but also... Learn more

In Russian, the parts of speech are called "части речи." Each of these parts of speech plays a unique role... Learn more

The Russian phrases "до свидания," "пока," and "прощай" convey the idea of parting ways, but they are used in slightly... Learn more

Translating the short yet incredibly useful English idiom 'at least' into Russian might not be as straightforward as it seems.... Learn more