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Russian Roulette: The Story Behind the Name
Explore the origin, history and meaning of “Russian roulette”
Нечего vs Ничего: How to Say “Nothing” in Russian
Learn the difference between нечего and ничего in Russian
What Does «На посошок» Mean? A Russian Toast Explained
Discover the origin of this Russian toast
Russian Internet Slang: Why Native Speakers Write «Моск», «Букаф» and «Ниасилил»
Learn how internet communication is changing written Russian.
How to Say "Cool!" in Russian
Learn popular Russian ways to say “It’s cool!” naturally
Tusovka: The Art of Getting Together in Russia
“Tusovka”: meaning and different uses in Russian language
Two Capitals, Two Languages
Moscow and St. Petersburg: their unique identities and traditions
Russian Words Invented by Writers
Unique minds behind everyday Russian words
Uncountable Concrete Nouns
Read the article to learn about uncountable nouns in Russian
Language Changes and Norms
Find out how the Russian language has been evolving
