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• 5 More Russian Words With Unexpected Origins

  As you’ve learned from our previous article, Russian, just as any other language, is ripe with fascinating stories of cultural exchange, historical trends, and even comical misunderstandings. What do China and France have to do with Russian oranges – and which pastry might strike horror into language purists' hearts? Find out below.

  17.03.2025

• What’s in a Name: 4 Russian Words With Unexpected Origins

  One of the best parts of learning a language is the opportunity to dig deep into etymology – the study of words and their origins – and discover all sorts of lucky accidents, historic events, and incredible connections between distant cultures. Here are a few Russian words that conceal within themselves some truly fascinating stories.

  20.01.2025

• To Be Is to Grow: Russian Etymology

  Can you guess where the word свобода (freedom) comes from? Most words we use today are rather ancient and their meanings tend to shift over time – sometimes quite unpredictably. In today’s article, we’ve collected some examples of such changes in the Russian language.

  29.11.2021