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Russian News: Suspected Salisbury Spies Uncovered Posted by on Oct 18, 2018

bottle of poison

If you follow international news, you might have heard about two Russian men who were accused of poisoning a Russian defector in Salisbury, England. As with any contentious, developing story, there are conflicting accounts of what happened, so I will include quotes from various news outlets covering it. What Happened? In early March 2018, former…

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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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