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5 FAQs About Anti-Corruption Protests in Russia Posted by on Mar 30, 2017

protesters carrying a poster and a duck at an anti-corruption rally in St. Petersburg

Many of our readers have probably seen coverage of anti-corruption rallies in Russia last weekend. Are you still confused about what transpired? Read on to learn how these events were covered by participants and observers in Russia. This post is meant to inform the readers about this coverage and not to promote any specific point of…

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Silver Linings: Five Idioms For Dealing With Shock And Disappointment Posted by on Nov 14, 2016

boxing gloves

The results of the presidential election in the US came as a surprise to both supporters and opponents of the President-Elect Trump. For situations like this, along with Brexit, which we covered on this blog, a few Russian idioms may come in handy. How and whether you will use them will depend on your outlook…

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Russian History: 25th Anniversary of Coup Attempt in USSR Posted by on Aug 23, 2016

August 20 marks the 25th anniversary of an attempted coup in Russia and the USSR. Many news outlets have published their accounts and analysis of this event. Let us read some of the coverage.   Background Ironically, many in Russia, especially young people, have a fuzzy understanding of the events, as demonstrated in the video…

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Ten Key Russian Words for Talking About Brexit Posted by on Jul 4, 2016

red phone booth

The news of #Brexit has been trending over the last few days. For those who were away on a desert island, the United Kingdom has held a referendum and voted to leave the European Union. Here are some useful words for discussing Brexit with your Russian friends. 1. Европейский союз Европейский союз, also known as Евросоюз…

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Reading Russian News: Demolition of Retail Kiosks Posted by on Feb 18, 2016

An event that has generated considerable buzz and controversy is the demolition of small retail kiosks in Moscow. The authorities — and many people — felt they were an eyesore, cluttering crowded areas and offering sub-par goods. The local government also insists these points of sale were meant to be temporary. Critics of the demolition say…

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On The Radio: Preferences of Russian Gadget Shoppers Posted by on Feb 15, 2016

One of the best way of bringing up your listening skills is listening to authentic radio programs on a variety of topics. This may sound like a daunting task, but lucky for us, many news outlets publish transcripts of their shows. Echo Moskvy is one of these stations. It is considered an opposition news…

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3 Affordable Ways To Surround Yourself With Russian Media Posted by on Jan 5, 2016

I was going to start Netflix on my “smart” TV when I saw a banner inviting me to install a TV Rain (Дождь) app. For those of you who may not know this, TV Rain is an independent TV station in Russia. This inspired me to write about the ways someone living outside Russia…

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