The Russian language is losing its expressiveness due to the abundance of parasitic words, jargonisms and borrowings, which are increasingly being used inappropriately and automatically. This was ...

Many foreigners consider Russian a very difficult language to learn, but is it difficult for native speakers as well? We asked people who have read Dostoevsky and Chekhov in the original about what ...

A continuation of 101. Introduction to the essentials of Russian grammar. Presentation of grammar reinforced by oral practice of grammatical patterns. One hour per week devoted specifically to ...

Russian is one of the most difficult languages in the world, full of surprises that can trip you up. But if you’re really serious about giving it a shot, here’s what you need to know (and don’t say ...

An introductory language course that presents the fundamentals in all skill areas and assists students in developing basic skills necessary for understanding, speaking, reading, and writing the target ...

The Russian government is proud of its efforts to promote the Russian language abroad. The website of the Rossotrudnichestvo aid agency touts the federal Russian Language program for 2016-20, saying ...

They're known the world over -- those pedantic parents, friends, and colleagues who consider it a duty to sound the alarm every time a word is misspelled, a participle dangled, or an idiom ill-used.

We offer 4 years of Russian language studies and a wide range of courses in literature, culture, and area studies. You will be part of a close-knit and dynamic community with numerous co-curricular ...

The status of Russian remains deeply contentious in Moldova – and both Moscow and Moldova’s politicians have shown their willingness to exacerbate divisions by playing the language card. A look into ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...