Christmas, also known as midwinter in some cultures, is an annual celebration most commonly celebrated in December 25th according to the Gregorian calendar, a day Christians remember Jesus’ sacrifice. As a public holiday in almost all states across the world, it is celebrated by many, by Christians as a sacred day and by non-Christians as […]
We’ve learned about negative pronouns in Russian Language, now let’s start learning about indefinite pronoun. Did you know the function of indefinite pronoun? Almost everyday we use this pronoun when we talk about something that is not specific. Indefinite pronouns in Russian Language are -то,-нибудь,-либо,-кое, некто, нечто, and некоторый, несколько, некий. Indefinite pronouns in Russian Language кто-то – somebody что-то – something […]
One of the few holidays that can be celebrated during the reign of Soviet Russia is the International Woman’s Day, at that time known as the Russian St. Valentine’s Day. Russian celebration of International Woman’s Day sets itself apart from the rest of the world by combining the festive Valentine mood and the simple Mother’s […]
Banya, meaning sauna or steam bath, is one of the oldest tradition in Russia, dating back to several centuries. Banya is not only a place for relaxation, but it is also believed that the warm atmosphere of the banya brings people closer together, which is why it is a common destination for a group of […]
Samovar, a combination of the word “sam“, meaning self, and “varit“, meaning “to boil”, is a traditional Russian teapot. Although originally intended as a tool to boil water for tea, its usage has evolved through time, and it became a symbol of tribute to the ancestors and a sign of hospitality. Usually, samovar is made […]
Having the most favorite tune is always the best way to learn Russian. The idea of “Music is universal language” can never lie. Moreover, it can be used to improve the ability in learning Russian. One stuck will be always stuck. Just like the song in your head. Even for Russian language. Music is the […]
Matryoshka doll, also known as babushka doll or more commonly, nesting doll, is a toy consisting of a set of wooden dolls placed one inside another. Over time, the toy became known as the symbol of Eastern European and a common souvenir, only helped with the beautiful craftsmanship and the interesting concepts surrounding the ancient […]
If you have heard the Russian name for several times, whether from your Russian friends, the movies or books you have watched or read, you will be familiar with it. Maybe you already know that the full name of Russian is divided into three parts, these are the given name (имя), patronymic (фамилия), and surname […]
How is your progress in learning Russian language? Have you learned about personal pronouns, demonstrative pronouns, and reflective pronouns? If you already have, now let’s continue to learn about negative pronouns. As we know, the negative pronouns are used to describe the non-existence of the animate and inanimate objects. There are some negative pronouns in Russian […]
If we talk about past tense, absolutely it is related to verbs. In Russian language, there are three periods. That is past tense, present tense and future tense. In this lesson, we are going to talk about the forming of past tense in all gender, singular, and plural. The conjugation for Russian verbs in past […]