If you’re thinking about studying Russian in Moscow, you probably have two big questions: “Will I feel safe?” and “What’s daily life actually like?” I’m an American student ...
How I speed up reading classical Russian literature
If you love to read classical Russian literature in the original (like I do), Wiki Слово (WikiWord) is one of those rare ...
Arrival and First Impressions
I arrived in Moscow from Istanbul on a Friday at the end of December. At Vnukovo (VKO), I went through the foreigners’ customs line. The officer ...
Are you looking for your next read? Do you like Russian literature? Well, why not give Mikhail Bulgakov's 'The Master and Margarita' a go! It is a strange yet fascinating ...
In a previous article, the Liden and Denz blog presented a list of Russian words which cannot be directly translated into English. Today, I will reverse the concept and look ...
Anton Chekhov is one of the most renowned names in Russian literature. In a previous post, we talked about Chekhov's book 'The Island of Sakhalin'. Today, however, the focus ...
Привет всем! I'm Iona, a university student from the UK and the newest intern at Liden and Denz Riga. This is my first time in Latvia and my first time studying with Liden and ...
Soviet cinema is a wonderful thing. Bygone, but familiar and very human, it is distinguished also by its range of expression, from the intensity of Tarkovsky's Stalker, to the ...
Russia is a country rich in traditions, folklore, and a deep cultural tapestry woven with centuries of beliefs — many of which are superstitions (суеверие) that continue to ...
Planning a trip to a Russian-speaking country or dining at a Russian restaurant? Knowing just a few key phrases can make your experience smoother... and tastier!
In this ...
Above; the manuscript Vidin Miscellany, written in 'Middle Bulgarian' circa 1360
Hwæt. We Gardena in geardagum,
þeodcyninga, þrym gefrunon,
hu ða æþelingas ...
Learning Russian can be challenging — especially when it comes to pronunciation. With its rolled R’s, soft consonants, and complex clusters of sounds, it’s no wonder many ...
