My Russian friends say that no one says "nazdrovye" when drinking together, but it's in all the films. Why?

Потому что "nazdrovye" это попытка прямого перевода "cheers". У нас в культуре такого слова нет, которое мы просто произносим, чокаясь, вот иностранцам и пришлось худо-бедно адаптировать.

Gregory Mayer8 лет13

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How much caviar is too much caviar?

спрашиваетThe Moscow Times · 2 ответа

Doesn't exist so much caviar to have as much caviar, though there's as much caviar to have as much as your caviar soul wants.

Caviar wish is unlimited.

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What's Russia's Silver Age?

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The period after Russia’s Golden Age, of course. Sorry, Russian lit joke. To understand what the Silver Age of Russian literature is, first you have to know about the Golden Age. That’s... Читать далее

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Can you help me understand Anna Karenina?

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You mean understand the motivations and behavior of one of Leo Tolstoy’s most complex and passionate protagonists? That’s rather a tall ask. Pass. What we can help you with is navigating... Читать далее

Moisés Álvarez7 лет39

I'm American, and have tattoos. I'm meeting my girlfriend's parents in a month in Moscow. They hate Americans and tattoos. Advice?

спрашиваетКристофер Нюбергер · 11 ответов

Hi, my girlfriend's parents hates americans too, except Canadians and all other American countries as Mexico. So I as Mexican have no problems at all.

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What’s the Russian equivalent of 911?

спрашиваетThe Moscow Times · 1 ответ

It’s 112. In most places. From most phones. Most of the time. Actually, it’s complicated. Right now the whole system is moving towards unification, and by 2017, you will be able to call... Читать далее

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Help! Mosquitoes Ate Me! Ten Russian Home Remedies to Stop the Itch

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We sympathize. Here are 10 tried and true Russian home remedies to take the itch out of those bites: 1. Ice. Hold an ice cube on the bite as long as you can stand it. Cold acts as a... Читать далее

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I’ve been invited to a Russian wedding. What can I expect?

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Tears, a brawl and the resurgence of old family feuds? Oh, sorry that’s not specific to a Russian wedding is it? We’ll try again. Before the ceremony the groom must head to the bride’s... Читать далее

Bruce Henderson7 лет8

My Russian wife told me, "The hand that pours the wine can not change". Is this a real thing, or was she just too lazy to pour?

спрашиваетАлекс Моррис · 2 ответа

Never been presented with that phrase. However, as much as this might upset your sense of equality, I am afraid to say as a male you are expected to pour wine etc. for your wife and all... Читать далее

Катя Дайвис8 лет168

As a french student I'm thinking about learning Russian at university; Could it be useful in the future?

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I was also unsure before choosing to study Russian at university, (especially as it would mean giving up 8 years of French.) Looking back, I don't regret anything. Russian is in demand in... Читать далее