July 01, 2018 Those Lyin' Eyes These days, if you are reading Russian periodicals in order to improve your Russian language skills, you are getting lots of practice in ways to lie. Journalism Language
May 01, 2018 The Gentle Art of Borrowing On how recent foreign borrowings is shaping the Russian language. Language
March 01, 2018 Are You Out of Your Mind? A rather adequate look at the rise of "adekvatny" and "neadekvatny" in colloquial speech. Humor Language
January 01, 2018 Words of the Year Every year, a group of Russian word-lovers vote on the word – or rather words – of the year. Here are the results. Language
November 01, 2017 Home is Where Your Residence Permit Is A look at the evolving language of real estate in Russia. Language
September 01, 2017 Rebooting Conversations On how much more difficult it is becoming to have a civil conversation in Russia. Language
July 01, 2017 I Spit On You The many ways that spitting has worked its way into the language. Language
May 01, 2017 You Deserve a Break A look at the many ways of taking a break, linguistically speaking. Language
March 01, 2017 What Did He Say? Donald Trump sounds very different in English and in Russian. We investigate the why, and it's huge! Language
January 01, 2017 The Year in Words A look back at the most popular and/or infamous words and phrases of 2016.
November 01, 2016 Tomorrow is Another Day Looking at the linguistic and cultural challenge of reflexives.
September 01, 2016 Stumping for Trump, Lynchin' Clinton The electoral season is in full swing in Russia — or rather, the Russian press is in high-gear reporting, commenting, and interpreting the US presidential elections.
