Olga JarrellDec 3, 2021Отзыв vs. РецензияThe words отзыв and рецензия are often confused since both of them can be translated as "a review". Here are the definitions of the words...
Olga JarrellSep 13, 2020На дворе осень. Пора...Что значит "на дворе"? Обычно "двор" – это участок земли (a piece of land) перед домом - yard. Иногда мы говорим, что "дети играют во дворе
Olga JarrellNov 27, 2019Word of the Day: УЛИЦАВ русском языке есть несколько слов для обозначения разных типов улиц. In Russian, there are a few words to denote different types of...
Olga JarrellMar 6, 2016ВЫХОДНЫЕ ДОМА НА ДИВАНЕВЫХОДНЫ́Е ДО́МА НА ДИВА́НЕ. Как вы прово́дите выходны́е? Сиди́те до́ма? Отдыха́ете? Смо́трите телеви́зор? Отдыха́ете на дива́не? С...
Olga JarrellMar 2, 2016ПЕРВЫЙ ВЕСЕННИЙ ДЕНЬLet's learn some spring vocabulary with this wonderful picture by Anna Silivonchik. #picturedictionary #весна #первыйвесеннийдень
Olga JarrellJan 31, 2016Words easily confused: программа vs. передачаWhen it comes to talking about watching TV, the words програ́мма and переда́ча are often misused. The matter is that the Russian word...
Olga JarrellJan 24, 2016Words easily confused: ТОЖЕ vs. ТАКЖЕReplacing то́же and та́кже with each other is one of the most frequent mistakes Russian learners make. These two words have the same...
Olga JarrellDec 28, 2015Зимние слова | Winter VocabularyWhat vocabulary could be more appropriate on a winter day than winter vocabulary? Learn a few winter words and see if you can answer the...
Olga JarrellNov 30, 2015Final Exams or экзаменацио́нная cе́ссияWhat is the corresponding Russian phrase for ‘final exam’? It cannot be literally translated as ‘фина́льный экза́мен'. The final exam...
Olga JarrellNov 29, 2015Word of the day: СПАТЬ-словаI don't get enough sleep. Is it because the nights are short, or I sleep so fast? Are you tired and feel the same as the cat in the...
Olga JarrellSep 21, 2015Cognates vs. False CognatesOver the centuries, English and Russian have expanded their vocabularies by borrowing words from different languages. For that reason, we...
Olga JarrellSep 6, 2015Первый раз в первый класс. What can I learn from this cartoon?Masha and the Bear - Маша и Медведь - is one of the most popular Russian cartoon series, and it's getting more and more popular all over...
Olga JarrellSep 6, 2015Can you actually learn Russian by watching cartoons?“Masha and the Bear” is one of the most popular Russian cartoon series with two cute main characters - the annoying girl Masha and the...
Olga JarrellAug 20, 2015Traditional Russian SweetsMany people are familiar with traditional Russian main dishes and soups such as borsch, blini, or golubstsi; however, not too many people...
Olga JarrellAug 20, 2015What ФРУКТЫ are at your local farmers’ market today?August is the time to buy the freshest local fruit (фру́кты) at the farmers’ market (на ры́нке). Review the names of the basic fruits...
Olga JarrellAug 19, 2015What ОВОЩИ are at your local farmers’ market today?You can buy produce at almost any supermarket or a local store. However, in August, the best place to go to get the freshest local...
Olga JarrellAug 17, 2015Что в сумке? What is in the purse?It's interesting that the Russian word сумка can be a lady's purse, a travel bag, a gym bag, or a bag of any kind at all. If you own a...
Olga JarrellAug 15, 2015Word of the day: Молодец!Most of us are familiar with the Russian praising word «молоде́ц», which is the equivalent of “Well done!” or “Good job!” While the...