Liudmila Culicova
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Moscow Metro is an Attraction in Itself
Among the many attractions in the Russian capital, the Moscow metro is special. It is an attraction in itself. In contrast to other European capitals, Moscow metro was intended not only as a transportation facility, but also as a powerful means of ideological influence. The subway was constructed in Stalin’s era, from the 1930s-‘50s. The stations were the part of the so-called"Plan of Monumental... (posted by Liudmila 1 year 63 days ago.)
Among the many attractions in the Russian capital, the Moscow metro is special. It is an attraction in itself. In contrast to other European capitals, Moscow metro was intended not only as a transportation facility, but also as a powerful means of ideological influence. The subway was constructed in Stalin’s era, from the 1930s-‘50s. The stations were the part of the so-called"Plan of Monumental... (posted by Liudmila 1 year 63 days ago.)
Voice Announcements in the Moscow Metro
Everyone who has used the Moscow metro has heard announcements declared at some stations by either a man or a woman. Have you ever wondered why some stations are announced by the male voice, and others by the female voice? There is a surprising history behind the announcementsat the Moscow metro. To start with, the first announcement was made on Dec. 12, 1951 in the train wagons on the line "Sokol -... (posted by Liudmila 1 year 66 days ago.)
Everyone who has used the Moscow metro has heard announcements declared at some stations by either a man or a woman. Have you ever wondered why some stations are announced by the male voice, and others by the female voice? There is a surprising history behind the announcementsat the Moscow metro. To start with, the first announcement was made on Dec. 12, 1951 in the train wagons on the line "Sokol -... (posted by Liudmila 1 year 66 days ago.)
Great Things to do in Moscow: Walk along Patriarch’s Ponds
Patriarch’s Pond is one of the most romantic and peaceful places in Moscow.Patriarch's Ponds is the famous location for the opening scenes in Bulgakov's novel, Master and Margarita . Just imagine this place inhabited by Bulgakov’s mystical characters : Kot Behemoth (Cat Behemoth), Berlioz, Master and Margarita. In this surrealistic novel the devil, known as Woland, unexpectedly... (posted by Liudmila 1 year 74 days ago.)
Patriarch’s Pond is one of the most romantic and peaceful places in Moscow.Patriarch's Ponds is the famous location for the opening scenes in Bulgakov's novel, Master and Margarita . Just imagine this place inhabited by Bulgakov’s mystical characters : Kot Behemoth (Cat Behemoth), Berlioz, Master and Margarita. In this surrealistic novel the devil, known as Woland, unexpectedly... (posted by Liudmila 1 year 74 days ago.)
The Final Day of Pancake week in Russia
This year Maslenitsa (Pancake week) is held near the Central Red Square for the tenth time. Red Squarecelebrations are attended by hundreds of thousands of people. One of them, Mike shares his impressions: “It seems they are going to burn a straw scarecrow. In India we have "Holi" in which we burn the pseudo devil caricature just like your scarecrow . That’s great! And blini are delicious, and here on... (posted by Liudmila 1 year 80 days ago.)
This year Maslenitsa (Pancake week) is held near the Central Red Square for the tenth time. Red Squarecelebrations are attended by hundreds of thousands of people. One of them, Mike shares his impressions: “It seems they are going to burn a straw scarecrow. In India we have "Holi" in which we burn the pseudo devil caricature just like your scarecrow . That’s great! And blini are delicious, and here on... (posted by Liudmila 1 year 80 days ago.)
Language and Culture Learning
It is a known fact that learning a foreign language is not just about developing linguistic skills like phonology or vocabulary. Effective learning should include understanding the vital components of the country like its culture and the life of its inhabitants. In other words besides just learning the language you should get a clear vision of the way its people carry themselves. Communication done without the appropriate... (posted by Liudmila 1 year 95 days ago.)
It is a known fact that learning a foreign language is not just about developing linguistic skills like phonology or vocabulary. Effective learning should include understanding the vital components of the country like its culture and the life of its inhabitants. In other words besides just learning the language you should get a clear vision of the way its people carry themselves. Communication done without the appropriate... (posted by Liudmila 1 year 95 days ago.)
How to Learn the Russian Alphabet
Why do many people give up learning Russian or any other new language? They are not willing to learn the basics . If you start with basics, your first goal in learning Russian is mastering the Cyrillic Alphabet. Definitely, learning Russian is challenging, as the Cyrillic Alphabet is different from the Roman alphabet that English, Germanic, and Romance Languages use. But it is not so difficult compared with Chinese... (posted by Liudmila 1 year 95 days ago.)
Why do many people give up learning Russian or any other new language? They are not willing to learn the basics . If you start with basics, your first goal in learning Russian is mastering the Cyrillic Alphabet. Definitely, learning Russian is challenging, as the Cyrillic Alphabet is different from the Roman alphabet that English, Germanic, and Romance Languages use. But it is not so difficult compared with Chinese... (posted by Liudmila 1 year 95 days ago.)
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