Question by Veronica: Russian words for grandma and grandpa? I have heard babushka for grandmother and dédülya for grandfather, but I was looking for something more endearing. like in spanish, grandfather is abuelo but my grandfathers were Papa Leo … [Read more...] about What are Russian Words for Grandma and Grandpa?
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Dasvidaniya meaning? What does the Russian Girl want to say?
Q: What is the word Dasvidaniya meaning? If a Russian girl utters Dasvidaniya, what is she saying? Photo Credit: dmsumon/Flickr Answers and Views: Answer by sophie she means goodbye Answer by Rashmi S She means to say 'Until we meet … [Read more...] about Dasvidaniya meaning? What does the Russian Girl want to say?
Onegin’s Tatiana Was Only Thirteen?
We are used to movies and operas where Eugene Onegin’s Tatiana (Tatyana) is played by a woman well over twenty, or even thirty. It’s also a common habit to condemn Onegin for rejecting Tatiana’s true love. But according to Russian newspaper … [Read more...] about Onegin’s Tatiana Was Only Thirteen?
My Favorite Russian Food
By: John Kunkle As Lynn Visson's "Wedded Strangers" states: "If you have been lucky enough to be invited to a Russian household, you will experience the famous Russian hospitality. The feast is kind of a war between host and guests. There has … [Read more...] about My Favorite Russian Food
Dacha – Home Away From Home
A Russian dacha isn't something you'll find elsewhere. This home away from home is a unique phenomenon in the life of every Russian, a vacation retreat and a Russian lifestyle way to live closer to nature. The dacha is also not a sign of wealth, as … [Read more...] about Dacha – Home Away From Home
Subway Dogs of Moscow
The elite of Moscow’s 35,000 stray dogs are about 500 Russian dogs constantly living in the Moscow subway (Metro). About 50 of subway dogs have learned to ride the trains, commuting from quiet suburbs stations where they spend the night to downtown … [Read more...] about Subway Dogs of Moscow
What is a cocktail with vodka and cranberry juice called?
Question: What is a cocktail with just vodka and cranberry juice called? With lime its a cape cod, but is there a name for just vodka and cranberry juice? Thanks! Answers and Views Answer by bmrizz cosmopolitan Answer by minxcat to … [Read more...] about What is a cocktail with vodka and cranberry juice called?