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How to Set Up Russian letters in Windows

Everybody who studies the Russian language faces the problem of how to set up Russian letters on their keyboard. It’s is especially important when you use somebody else’s computer or have just bought a new computer.  Today we are going to tell you how to change the input language in Windows 8 and Windows 10.

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Как изучать русский язык бесплатно

How to Study Russian for Free

There are a lot of ways to study Russian for free. There is definitely nothing better than learning a language with a teacher. However, learning a language at home or while travelling is also a good idea.

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Russian Bear – Myths and Reality

A Russian bear is an animal that Russia has been associated with in the West for many centuries already. A lot of myths and stereotypes about the Russian bear have appeared for about 400 years. Let’s try to find out how these stereotypes appeared and what bears’ life in Russia is like. There are many […]

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How to Order Food in Russian

When you travel around Russian-speaking states, you should know how to order food in Russian. It is important to say what you want and what you need. In order to say it, you should have a general idea of the Russian cuisine, its traditions, and be able to say basic phrases in Russian.

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Религия в России: история Русской Православной Церкви

Religion in Russia: the History of Russian Orthodox Church

Vast majority of Russians are Russian orthodox. Yet abroad this religion often raises questions or it is unfamiliar to many people.   Therefore, today we decided to tell you about the main religion in Russia and its history.

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Must-Watch Modern Russian Movies

Must-Watch Modern Russian Movies

We have recently told you about modern Russian books. We hope you liked the list of modern Russian books we offered. Today we are going to speak about modern Russian art again. This time we’ll focus on  Russian cinema, and we’ve selected top 5 must-watch modern Russian movies.

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How to say “I’m sorry” in Russian

How to say “I’m sorry” in Russian

Nobody is perfect, and from time to time we all make mistakes. You should be able to recognize your mistakes and know how to apologize for your mistakes.

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Soviet Posters. Part 2: Soviet Work Safety Posters

In one of our previous articles we started telling you about the art of Soviet posters. We talked about the posters which reflected politics and society.

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Best Places to Visit in Russia outside Moscow and St. Petersburg

Best Places to Visit in Russia outside Moscow and St. Petersburg

Russia is a huge country which can offer tourists a really unique experience.  However, if you ask people what tourist destinations in Russia they know, the majority of them mention, perhaps, only Moscow and St. Petersburg.

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Victory Day – How Russia Celebrates the End of the World War II

Victory Day is one of the most important Russian holidays. And people sometimes think that it has always been, although it’s not true. We are going to tell you the real story of this holiday.

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Five Modern Russian Books You Should Read

People all over the world know about and love Russian literature. Few, if any, people who have never heard of Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, or Chekhov.

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April the 12th is the International Day of Human Space Flight!

April the 12th is the International Day of Human Space Flight!

Today, on April the 12th, Russia celebrates the Cosmonautics Day, which is known around the world as the International Day of Human Space Flight! The holiday is dedicated to the date of the first manned space flight.

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