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• Six Phrases to Cheer Up Your Friends in Russian

  Being a student can be tough: one day, you get every word the lecturer is saying and the next, you get a difficult problem on a test. These Russian phrases are just for these situations – to remind you or your friends to keep moving forward and not give up.

  28.09.2026

• Confusing Russian Punctuation: How to Not Get Lost

  Ah, punctuation! This seemingly universal aspect of language is actually not that simple. Here are some traits of Russian punctuation that make it different from English.

  14.09.2026

• Speak Like a Russian: Essential Fall Vocab

  Fall starts tomorrow! This season may not be everyone’s cup of tea and yet we do need to talk about it – if only to complain about the weather. Here are some essential Russian words to help you communicate just how much you love fall (or not). 

  31.08.2026

• Essential Russian Vocabulary: Money

  Heading to Russia for studies or work? Here are some essential words you need to know in regards to money, both formal and colloquial.

  03.08.2026

• The Game of Tsars: Essential Russian Chess Vocab

  Fancy a game? For International Chess Day, we’ve put together a handy list of Russian words you'll need to know before playing the world’s most respected board game in the local language. What are the chess pieces’ names in Russian, how did they get them, and what does it tell us about history and culture? Here’s our rundown.

  20.07.2026

• Admissions Vocabulary: Russian Words to Help You Apply to University

  ITMO’s admissions campaign is fully underway!. While international applicants can benefit from the English version of ITMO’s admissions website, learning a few application-related Russian words can help navigate the process. Here’s a quick rundown of the key terms to keep in mind.

  06.07.2026

• How to Address Someone You Don’t Know in Russian

  Finding the right word to address a stranger can be tricky, especially when there are several options to choose from. Read on for a breakdown of polite ways to say “hey, you” along with a quick dip into history. You know, in case of a sudden time travel scenario.

  22.06.2026

• 4 Reasons to Study Russian

  On June 6, the birthday of the renowned Russian poet Alexander Pushkin, we celebrate Russian Language Day. What better occasion to remind ourselves of the benefits of learning this mighty language? Beyond helping you adapt to life and studies in Russia, here are some new opportunities the language can open.

  08.06.2026

• 3 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Spoke Russian

  Russian is truly an international language spoken by millions of people all over the world, including major music and movie stars and musicians. Here are a few unexpected celebrities who can speak Russian – video proof included.

  25.05.2026

• Colorful Language: Describing Shades in Russian

  Colors: they’re everywhere you go! When it comes to learning a language, knowing the basic color spectrum can go a long way towards being able to express yourself, or even understand cultural connotations and references. Today, let’s look at the main words that form color perception in Russian and how they manifest themselves in everyday lexicon.

  27.04.2026