Russian internet vocabulary 101

02 Oct 2024

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Ever stumbled across a Russian message or post and been totally baffled by the avalanche of abbreviations and acronyms? Don’t worry, you’re not alone—and you’ve come to the ...
14 Aug 2024

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Russian pronunciation is notoriously difficult, with a new alphabet and shifting stress for beginners to learn. However, there is a wide range of online and offline resources ...
08 Aug 2024

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While Russian is often called one of the hardest languages for English-speakers to master, historical links between the English- and Russian-speaking worlds mean that many ...
08 Aug 2024

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Всем привет! I’m Lizzie, the newest intern at Liden & Denz, Riga. I’ve previously studied the Russian language at university in England, where I also studied German. What ...
24 Jul 2024

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Proverbs have always been a great way to delve into various cultures around the world. It is then no surprise that this also applies to the Russian language and culture. ...
24 Jul 2024

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Are you one of those people who want to improve their Russian skills, but don’t know where to start? Do you feel overwhelmed by the vast amount of resources online? If the ...
23 Jun 2024

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Widely known as the black sheep of Romance languages, Romanian is a unique historical occurrence. When compared to its sister languages such as French, Romanian took entirely ...
17 Jun 2024

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What better way to practice your Russian skills than by taking a short trip to Riga’s Central Market? Whether you need to do groceries, or simply want to connect with locals, ...
11 Dec 2023

Now, I’ve never been one for goodbyes, so I’ll try to keep this one short! It’s incredible just how quickly the last eight weeks have passed in Riga; it still feels as though ...
06 Dec 2023

In this student interview, I spoke with physiotherapist, Leo, about his experience studying with Liden and Denz Riga. Here’s why he recommends the program here for any student ...
05 Dec 2023

Starting Russian as a beginner can often be intimidating, especially for those who don’t have a background in Slavonic languages. But don’t be fooled by the Cyrillic alphabet ...
30 Nov 2023

Situated right in the heart of Riga’s Old Town is a museum often overlooked by students and tourists alike. Founded in 1916 and dedicated to the experience and legacy of the ...