03
Aug
2023
Why some people say ‘крайний’ instead of ‘последний’
The avoidance of using the adjective 'последний' stems from pilots and paratroopers, individuals who, in the line of duty, constantly... Learn more
30
Jul
2023
Stop using ‘последний’ instead of ‘прошлый’
English native speakers often make a common mistake in Russian by inappropriately using the adjective 'последний' every time they need... Learn more
26
Jul
2023
How to express condolences in Russian
When offering condolences, it's essential to use appropriate language and phrases. Here are some commonly used expressions in Russian: Соболезную A... Learn more
23
Jul
2023
Names of punctuation marks in Russian
In any language punctuation marks and the rules for their use play an important role. Here's the correct naming of... Learn more
16
Jul
2023
What ‘только что’ means in Russian
"Только что" is a Russian phrase that translates to "just now" or "a moment ago" in English. It is used... Learn more
14
Jul
2023
Difference between ‘Я хочу’ and ‘Я хотел бы’
The phrases "Я хочу" and "Я хотел бы" both relate to expressing desires in the Russian language, but they differ... Learn more
09
Jul
2023
How to say in Russian ‘If I were you…’
Please do not translate the expression "If I were you..." into Russian literally and do not say "Если бы я... Learn more
06
Jul
2023
Useful expression ‘всё равно’
‘Всё равно’ carries a sense of indifference or nonchalance. It is often used to convey a disregard for a particular... Learn more
29
Jun
2023
How to name the 5 fingers in Russian
Fingers in Russian language are referred to using specific names that have unique meanings. Here are the names, starting from... Learn more
28
Jun
2023
Russian common gender nouns
As we mentioned in the previous post, common gender nouns are masculine if they refer to males, or feminine if... Learn more