{"id":10462,"date":"2017-12-27T07:48:05","date_gmt":"2017-12-27T07:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/russian\/?p=10462"},"modified":"2017-12-26T22:00:53","modified_gmt":"2017-12-26T22:00:53","slug":"top-russian-blog-posts-of-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/russian\/top-russian-blog-posts-of-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Russian Blog Posts of 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

As this year draws to a close and many of our readers will be celebrating with their loved ones, let us take a look at the most popular posts published this past year.<\/p>\n

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10. What Subjects Should I Avoid in a Russian Conversation?<\/h3>\n

This post talked about some common taboos<\/a>\u00a0when talking to Russians \u2014 and topics that are fair game in Russia, even though they are off-limits in other places. Did you know that asking what your friend makes may be OK, but don’t you dare ask about a woman’s age (\u0432\u043e<\/span>\u0437\u0440\u0430\u0441\u0442<\/strong>)?<\/p>\n

9. 5 Things You Should Know About Renting Apartments in Russia<\/h3>\n

We looked at a practical side of staying in Russia<\/a>, namely renting a place to live and how rental conventions are different from those in Europe or the US. For example, if you’re looking to rent an apartment\/flat (\u043a\u0432\u0430\u0440\u0442\u0438<\/span>\u0440\u0430<\/strong>) in Russia, be prepared to deal with a private landlord, who will offer you a furnished dwelling with the utilities paid.<\/p>\n

8. What Do Russians Like Doing?<\/h3>\n
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In the midst of international showdowns and scandals, we wanted to emphasize the preferences of everyday Russians<\/a> not wielding political power. Favorite activities include walks (\u043f\u0440\u043e\u0433\u0443<\/span>\u043b\u043a\u0438<\/strong>) and drinking tea.<\/p>\n

7. 7 Russian MOOCs You Can Take Right Now<\/h3>\n

This post listed some online classes in Russian<\/a> available at the time of publication. The subjects ranged from learning Russian to Russian literature and history presented in Russian. Some of these courses (\u043a\u0443<\/span>\u0440\u0441\u044b<\/strong>) are still available now!<\/p>\n

6. Cossack or Kazakh: What\u2019s The Difference and What To Call Them In Russian?<\/h3>\n

We explained the difference between two similar-sounding groups of people<\/a> \u2014 Cossacks (\u043a\u0430\u0437\u0430<\/span>\u043a\u0438<\/span><\/strong><\/span>) and Kazakh (\u043a\u0430\u0437\u0430<\/span>\u0445\u0438<\/strong>). One refers to a military society in the south of Russian and Ukraine, and the other to a Turkic ethnic group.<\/p>\n

5. What Are Russian Parents Like?<\/h3>\n

We examined some quirks of Russian parenting<\/a>. Parents (\u0440\u043e\u0434\u0438<\/span>\u0442\u0435\u043b\u0438<\/strong>) in Russia tend to be fairly protective of their children and involved in their lives \u2014 sometimes even at the expense of their privacy.<\/p>\n

4. 5 Russian Foods That May Get Lost In Translation<\/h3>\n

When a Russian talks about soups or a sandwich (\u0431\u0443\u0442\u0435\u0440\u0431\u0440\u043e<\/span>\u0434<\/strong>), do they mean the same thing you are used to? This post<\/a> points out some important traits of dishes known worldwide when they are made in Russia.<\/p>\n

3. Can You Name 10 Birds In Russian?<\/h3>\n
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This list of popular birds<\/a> will help you describe the avians you see in Russia. The list includes such birds as sparrows (\u0432\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0431\u044c\u0438<\/span><\/strong>) and geese (\u0433\u0443<\/span>\u0441\u0438<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Two Ways of Saying \u201cFor\u201d in Russian: What\u2019s The Difference Between \u0414\u043b\u044f And \u0417\u0430?<\/h3>\n

We explain the difference between two prepositions<\/a> translated into English as “for” \u2014 “\u0437\u0430<\/strong>” and “\u0434\u043b\u044f<\/strong>.” One is used primarily to express your support or an exchange and the other to express a purpose.<\/p>\n

1. 5 Songs To Play At A Russian Wedding<\/h3>\n

Our most popular post of 2017 features some catchy tunes you are likely to hear at a wedding in Russia<\/a>. The list features the heartfelt “\u0421\u0432\u0430<\/span>\u0434\u044c\u0431\u0430<\/strong>” (“Wedding”) and the cheesy “\u0411\u0435<\/span>\u043b\u044b\u0435 \u0440\u043e<\/span>\u0437\u044b<\/strong>” (“White Roses”).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"elderly

As this year draws to a close and many of our readers will be celebrating with their loved ones, let us take a look at the most popular posts published this past year. 10. What Subjects Should I Avoid in a Russian Conversation? This post talked about some common taboos\u00a0when talking to Russians \u2014 and…<\/p>\n

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