17
Jun
2023
Plural nouns ending with -ья
There is a limited group of masculine and neutral nouns whose plural form ends in -ья, regardless of the usual... Learn more
12
Jun
2023
Difference between ‘извините’ and ‘простите’
Both expressions verbalize our regret about something that happened due to our fault, but there is a nuance in their... Learn more
31
May
2023
How to praise good food in Russian
The first thing that comes to mind when we want to compliment the chef is 'Спасибо, было очень вкусно!' This... Learn more
28
May
2023
Useful colloquial expression ‘мало ли’
The meaning of the expressions 'мало ли' and 'мало ли что' is not immediately obvious. In fact, they can be... Learn more
23
May
2023
How to say ‘1.5’ in Russian
In Russian language there are special words for the number 1.5 – ‘полтора’ and ‘полторы’. We use the word ‘полтора’... Learn more
18
May
2023
5-letter rule (ж, ш, ч, щ, ц)
The 5-letter spelling rule applies only to the endings of Russian nouns, adjectives, participles and pronouns. After the letters ж, ш,... Learn more
11
May
2023
7-letter rule (г, к, х, ж, ш, ч, щ)
The 7-letter rule is an important spelling rule in Russian that has no exceptions.The rule applies to these letters no... Learn more
08
May
2023
Russian superlative adjectives
There are several ways to form the superlative degree of an adjective in Russian language. First, students learn the complex form... Learn more
02
May
2023
How to say ‘ex’ in Russian
Although it is easy to hear the Anglicism "экс" in Russian, it is primarily used as a prefix with titles... Learn more
27
Apr
2023
How to wish a good night in Russian
The most traditional way to wish a good night in Russian is to say ‘Спокойной ночи’, which literally means ‘Have... Learn more