100 Popular Russian Idioms and How to Use Them

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Idioms are phrases that typically present a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to them. The Russian language is a treasure trove of idiomatic expressions that not only reveal the richness of its culture but also add depth and character to conversations. In this post I gathered 100 popular Russian idioms every learner should know. These idiomatic expressions…

How to Use The Verb nravitsya (to like) in Russian

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We rarely use the verb нравиться in “noun + verb” constructions. In other words, there is no literal “I like” in Russian. When we say “я нравлюсь”, “ты нравишься”, “он нравится”, “они нравятся”, it means “somebody likes me/you/him/they”. For example: Я ему нравлюсь. – He likes me. Ты мне нравишься. – I like you. Я…

Geographic Terms and Types of Landscapes in Russian

Geographic Terms and Types of Landscapes in Russian

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Landscapes and places on Earth are also part of vocabulary used in daily life. In this post, we’ll be learning them. To make the lesson more beautiful, I suggest watching this video first. It’s an audiovisual dictionary that will make learning process much easier. Here’s the list of the landscape terms and place names: ручей…