Russian language blog

Altai in Russia: the words behind the culture and the landscape

Explore the origin, history and meaning of “Russian roulette”

New countryside trend and the curious word behind it

Discover the origin of this Russian toast

Learn how internet communication is changing written Russian.

Learn popular Russian ways to say “It’s cool!” naturally

“Tusovka”: meaning and different uses in Russian language

Celebrating students, tradition, and history

How Russians receive and entertain guests

Step into the world of Turgenev through this adaptation

Trace the origins of Russia's first museums

To whom and how to give flowers in Russia?