https://simplecast.com The Word's Worth Get to know Russia from the inside out, with podcasts on Russian language, culture and the latest news. © The Moscow Times en Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:38:51 +0000 Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:39:01 +0000 https://themoscowtimes.com The Word's Worth https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/25bafc8f-6185-4e69-90bb-1bd000490bd1/3f05beec-4e0f-4a96-ac73-f39e5b90ec71/3000x3000/1542288161-artwork.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://themoscowtimes.com episodic Get to know Russia from the inside out, with podcasts on Russian language, culture and the latest news. The Moscow Times no https://feeds.simplecast.com/w8vplQvW Russia, Moscow, Russian language, culture The Moscow Times themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com dde56527-975f-4979-8a20-47df204b56ad Plug It, Mute It, or Hear It Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:38:51 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Plug It, Mute It, or Hear It Michele A. Berdy 00:08:52 The words for things that shut out sound and let you hear it are the same in Russian. Of course they are. The words for things that shut out sound and let you hear it are the same in Russian. Of course they are. english, translation, headphones, ear plugs, russian, ears no full 245 66fd04d5-4927-4cb2-83f2-5d1b109092cf Alexei Navalny and the Secret List of Forbidden Words Fri, 4 Aug 2023 13:51:01 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Alexei Navalny and the Secret List of Forbidden Words Michele A. Berdy 00:09:44 It's hard to know where general language ends and criminal slangs begins. It's hard to know where general language ends and criminal slangs begins. english, translation, prison slang, russian, navalny no full 244 cde9a754-0874-4af4-9c11-32cc6b3b1f8e And Yet It's Nevertheless, All the Same, After All Fri, 28 Jul 2023 12:47:27 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com And Yet It's Nevertheless, All the Same, After All Michele A. Berdy 00:08:37 The joy of particles (not). The joy of particles (not). english, translation, particles, russian no full 243 4843432f-b3ff-4bd9-81db-53344eb3e355 A Guide to Giving a Bribe in Russian Fri, 21 Jul 2023 10:26:32 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com A Guide to Giving a Bribe in Russian Michele A. Berdy 00:08:20 What you say when you bribe depends on whether you want something or they want something. What you say when you bribe depends on whether you want something or they want something. english, translation, bribe, russian no full 242 4513898c-50ed-4812-9424-f66156706d3d Who is Gulya and Why Do We Care About Her Nose? Fri, 14 Jul 2023 12:16:28 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Who is Gulya and Why Do We Care About Her Nose? Michele A. Berdy 00:08:30 The preposition "c" has some weird constructions. The preposition "c" has some weird constructions. english, translation, from, prepositions, russian, with no full 241 4a83a339-e960-4ea0-bf21-3c2178fb5528 Spitting, Eating Your Teeth and Other Weird Gestures Fri, 7 Jul 2023 14:26:08 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Spitting, Eating Your Teeth and Other Weird Gestures Michele A. Berdy 00:08:35 When a person eats his teeth, is that bad or good? Or even possible? When a person eats his teeth, is that bad or good? Or even possible? english, to spit, gestures, russian, phrases no full 240 822dd02a-8215-4cc2-a93d-8bb93585547d Take Your Pick: Mutiny, Coup, Uprising or Nothing Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:20:14 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Take Your Pick: Mutiny, Coup, Uprising or Nothing Michele A. Berdy 00:10:59 What happened last week is a changing story that depends on speaker, day, mood and the subjunctive. What happened last week is a changing story that depends on speaker, day, mood and the subjunctive. army, speeches, putin, prigozhin, kremlin no full 239 16090044-8776-4bc8-acb0-57f0fbe18939 Wait - What Russian Month is This? Fri, 23 Jun 2023 13:35:52 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Wait - What Russian Month is This? Michele A. Berdy 00:10:23 If you thought you knew the names of the months in Russian, think again. If you thought you knew the names of the months in Russian, think again. english, translation, month, russian no full 238 a37a759a-69d7-4856-8af2-378bd5f7c6cb What's in a Name? With Russian Holidays - Everything Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:06:56 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com What's in a Name? With Russian Holidays - Everything Michele A. Berdy 00:12:12 This week Russia celebrated Russia Day. If you have no idea what that holiday is, join the gang. This week Russia celebrated Russia Day. If you have no idea what that holiday is, join the gang. english, translation, holidays, russian, russia day no full 237 f3f4db09-a7a3-45d7-bf61-e91675f87518 A Gathering of Witches, Dues, Herbs and Classmates Fri, 9 Jun 2023 12:37:10 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com A Gathering of Witches, Dues, Herbs and Classmates Michele A. Berdy 00:08:37 Сбор and сборы are unusual words: sometimes the singular and plural forms have unrelated meanings. Сбор and сборы are unusual words: sometimes the singular and plural forms have unrelated meanings. plural forms, crowd, english, russian no full 236 e2bc8abb-ae08-4906-b420-ea2932a8b8f8 Buy a Brilliant and Applaud an Artist Fri, 2 Jun 2023 06:16:27 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Buy a Brilliant and Applaud an Artist Michele A. Berdy 00:08:40 Oh, those false friends... every translator's nightmare. Oh, those false friends... every translator's nightmare. english, false friends, translation, russian no full 235 f80b1347-b3c7-4b47-aa8c-b33084f0a3a7 Tricks of the Trade Fri, 12 May 2023 12:17:22 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Tricks of the Trade Michele A. Berdy 00:09:52 Using the right verb and the right case to express changing and exchanging is a big headache. Using the right verb and the right case to express changing and exchanging is a big headache. english, translation, russian, replacement, betrayal no full 234 9b6fb26c-f93f-4ec0-ab41-838dfd6015ad Under the Mighty Oak I Sit, Stupidly Fri, 5 May 2023 12:46:19 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Under the Mighty Oak I Sit, Stupidly Michele A. Berdy 00:10:04 Sitting on stumps, falling out of trees and stepping in rotten logs figure prominently in Russian expressions. Sitting on stumps, falling out of trees and stepping in rotten logs figure prominently in Russian expressions. oak, english, translation, russian, phrases no full 233 c23ec967-bfc4-491d-9e4f-ac4f87530fa0 The Cat Cried and Ran By Fri, 28 Apr 2023 11:55:14 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com The Cat Cried and Ran By Michele A. Berdy 00:11:15 Cats are popular pets In Russia but unpopular in folk expressions. Cats are popular pets In Russia but unpopular in folk expressions. english, murzik, cat names, russian no full 232 e9422481-d9cd-40da-9161-08e0dcc1d952 Serving and Not Serving in the Military Fri, 21 Apr 2023 13:44:59 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Serving and Not Serving in the Military Michele A. Berdy 00:08:47 The confusing terminology of conscripts, reservists and draft dodgers. The confusing terminology of conscripts, reservists and draft dodgers. news, english, draft dodger, russian no full 231 3f01a844-3b73-41cc-a581-b281b3e67e3e Two Words, Three Letters and Ten Meanings Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:54:52 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Two Words, Three Letters and Ten Meanings Michele A. Berdy 00:08:48 Oh, the joy of little Russian words. Oh, the joy of little Russian words. english, russian no full 230 982a78f4-585f-4971-b37c-6df4d8b2611e How a Saint Becomes a Sinner Fri, 7 Apr 2023 13:06:45 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com How a Saint Becomes a Sinner Michele A. Berdy 00:09:34 How some Russian words change meaning in and out of church. How some Russian words change meaning in and out of church. english, russian, church, phrases no full 229 2a8cec49-d767-456e-a981-4e6d2d016f9e Of Courtyards, Grifters and Days Off Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:49:27 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Of Courtyards, Grifters and Days Off Michele A. Berdy 00:09:13 All about things and people that pass by, pass through, and ought to pass off forever. All about things and people that pass by, pass through, and ought to pass off forever. english, grifters, russian no full 228 bb656fac-07bd-4944-8483-8039377efec6 Shame That is Cringeworthy Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:40:54 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Shame That is Cringeworthy Michele A. Berdy 00:07:57 Understanding teenagers is a struggle that makes you cringe. Understanding teenagers is a struggle that makes you cringe. english, spanish shame, cringe, shame, russian no full 227 51545457-1069-4917-b211-b9a2b6652cfe Of Ear Noodles and Maniacal Printers Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:36:18 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Of Ear Noodles and Maniacal Printers Michele A. Berdy 00:10:14 How you can spend a day translating three words. How you can spend a day translating three words. english, translation, politics, russian no full 226 9c4a55fd-da3b-4c6c-8f28-a4d6c1e855f5 Please Don't Hit on Me, Bug Me, or Harass Me Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:24:38 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Please Don't Hit on Me, Bug Me, or Harass Me Michele A. Berdy 00:07:06 How everyone from gangsters to presidents keep people calm and in their place. How everyone from gangsters to presidents keep people calm and in their place. englishr, рыпаться, russian no full 225 ebfb06d6-0763-44f3-9b6a-6ebde71ddb37 A Pocketful of Somethings Fri, 3 Mar 2023 09:24:43 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com A Pocketful of Somethings Michele A. Berdy 00:08:10 How can I say something? Let me count the ways. How can I say something? Let me count the ways. english, russian, something no full 224 a197e5a8-6cfa-46a7-8732-9234e08c5fb7 A Year of the Language of War Fri, 24 Feb 2023 13:02:42 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com A Year of the Language of War Michele A. Berdy 00:10:53 A new set of language norms have taken hold in Russia. A new set of language norms have taken hold in Russia. english, russian, newspeak no full 223 e1605a81-d2b9-4ab6-a4c7-878617843ca4 The Ears Have It Fri, 17 Feb 2023 12:57:44 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com The Ears Have It Michele A. Berdy 00:07:58 Russian ears are more athletic than English ears. Russian ears are more athletic than English ears. useful phrases, english language, russian language, set expressions, ears no full 222 57b40654-5719-4736-a195-e87037c83c25 Travels, Trips and Tours Fri, 10 Feb 2023 11:19:31 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Travels, Trips and Tours Michele A. Berdy 00:10:51 Trips with goals, aimless travels, and all-inclusive tourist packages. Trips with goals, aimless travels, and all-inclusive tourist packages. travel, useful phrases, english, путевка, russian no full 221 8d014119-0ea3-45b4-a9c7-c24acac23292 Starting Anew or Again or Freshly Baked Fri, 3 Feb 2023 12:03:04 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Starting Anew or Again or Freshly Baked Michele A. Berdy 00:08:54 A few thoughts on new being old or next or just the same old thing over and over again. A few thoughts on new being old or next or just the same old thing over and over again. english, new, half-baked, russian no full 220 134a0772-0246-45c6-8cab-1d098cc27d36 Mark My Words: How to Remember and Forget Mon, 26 Dec 2022 13:17:24 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com Mark My Words: How to Remember and Forget The Moscow Times 00:08:36 How to remember and how to forget are good skills to have whatever your language. How to remember and how to forget are good skills to have whatever your language. память, english language, memory, russian language no full 219 735761c6-7ae3-4288-87ca-f26e61fd9cab Mark My Words: How to Remember and Forget [old] Fri, 23 Dec 2022 12:30:35 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com Mark My Words: How to Remember and Forget [old] The Moscow Times 00:08:03 How to remember and how to forget are good skills to have whatever your language. How to remember and how to forget are good skills to have whatever your language. no full 218 b6b63984-a203-4c34-86ac-ac9b7ee807d4 The Hopeless Quest for Language Purity Fri, 16 Dec 2022 10:06:20 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com The Hopeless Quest for Language Purity Michele A. Berdy 00:09:20 Russian legislators keep making laws to keep Russian pure. It's not working. Russian legislators keep making laws to keep Russian pure. It's not working. english language, language purity, russian language, lawmakers no full 217 cd436ba9-8be2-45f4-ac67-eb5aaa3e6425 Words of the Year 2022 Fri, 9 Dec 2022 10:23:58 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Words of the Year 2022 Michele A. Berdy 00:09:56 The annual Words of the Year compendium is dark, bleak and brutal. The annual Words of the Year compendium is dark, bleak and brutal. protest, words of the year, propaganda, war, censorship no full 216 4c96d0bb-1bd7-48aa-b58a-6b9c6a2bc1df Angry? Join the Zoo Fri, 2 Dec 2022 15:08:07 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Angry? Join the Zoo Michele A. Berdy 00:08:54 Fierce, furious and furry - that's you when you're mad. Fierce, furious and furry - that's you when you're mad. angry, english, russian, phrases no full 215 fca8bdf2-ac9c-45d1-bd53-1e5334bb5566 Get Russian-Ready for Seasons Greetings Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:38:25 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Get Russian-Ready for Seasons Greetings Michele A. Berdy 00:09:41 Take two little words - хлеб (bread) and соль (salt) - put them together and get something grand. Take two little words - хлеб (bread) and соль (salt) - put them together and get something grand. english, russian, hospitality no full 214 3d676df3-29a2-4c42-bdd6-9556049ce2e1 Russian Pandemonium Pop Quiz Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:08:53 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com Russian Pandemonium Pop Quiz The Moscow Times 00:10:56 How do you say chaos in Russian? Let me count the ways. How do you say chaos in Russian? Let me count the ways. english language, chaos, russian language no full 213 1dc7422f-40f5-4301-8148-7270ace1581a The New Russian Revolutionary Language Fri, 11 Nov 2022 08:05:11 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com The New Russian Revolutionary Language Michele A. Berdy 00:13:23 NewSpeak, new letters and a new level of crude language used by the Russian elite. NewSpeak, new letters and a new level of crude language used by the Russian elite. english language, new speak, russian language no full 212 29838a79-c1d3-44bd-9a89-0a46b0baef82 To Err is Human in Every Language Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:41:28 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com To Err is Human in Every Language Michele A. Berdy 00:08:51 The fine art of admitting your mistakes in Russian. The fine art of admitting your mistakes in Russian. mistakes, english language, russian language no full 211 c09ddc6a-7906-42d8-a9e4-ba6273e65a20 Why is There a Dog in Your Email? Tue, 18 Oct 2022 15:08:26 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Why is There a Dog in Your Email? Michele A. Berdy 00:10:17 From the annals of punctuation and typographical history. From the annals of punctuation and typographical history. punctuation, english language, russian language no full 210 2ca5b42e-7a62-4790-a219-f8da08363347 Гойда! They Shouted. Say What? Fri, 7 Oct 2022 15:16:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Гойда! They Shouted. Say What? Michele A. Berdy 00:09:56 What were they shouting on Red Square and should we worry? What were they shouting on Red Square and should we worry? translation, english language, russian language no full 209 626a01d3-1b9b-44cb-b59d-fc1f3804587c Newspeak for the Russian New Economic Policy Sat, 1 Oct 2022 08:30:30 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Newspeak for the Russian New Economic Policy Michele A. Berdy 00:10:20 Happy talk in Russian media sources. "Negative growth" and lots of "stability." Happy talk in Russian media sources. "Negative growth" and lots of "stability." english, translation, russian media, russian no full 208 1773cebd-561e-4e62-884f-64285d5100fe Newspeak in the New Russia Fri, 16 Sep 2022 22:01:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Newspeak in the New Russia Michele A. Berdy 00:09:52 What they say and what they mean are two very different things. What they say and what they mean are two very different things. english, new speak, russian no full 207 5ca63b4f-6160-4194-958e-9717ddc9b86d Good King... Who? Fri, 9 Sep 2022 13:30:26 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com Good King... Who? The Moscow Times 00:07:36 Why did King Charles III get a different name in Russian? Why did King Charles III get a different name in Russian? no full 206 caf90f96-ef13-45e1-8ff9-0e9009e472ea What's In a (Dog's) Name? Fri, 2 Sep 2022 15:47:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com What's In a (Dog's) Name? Michele A. Berdy 00:08:10 If you had a Russian dog or a dog in Russia, what would you name it? The fascinating world of Russian dog names, old and new. If you had a Russian dog or a dog in Russia, what would you name it? The fascinating world of Russian dog names, old and new. dog names, english, dogs, russian no full 205 208c7029-93ec-4bd5-b2e7-45beca15a903 Take That, You Confusing Preposition! Fri, 26 Aug 2022 16:15:32 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Take That, You Confusing Preposition! Michele A. Berdy 00:10:32 The preposition "на" is the super glue of Russian sentences. The preposition "на" is the super glue of Russian sentences. english, prepositions, russian yes full 204 f1d8cce2-e66a-4e14-a951-34eee1a2990c Annoying Russian Questions Fri, 19 Aug 2022 14:27:44 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Annoying Russian Questions Michele A. Berdy 00:08:54 Russians get tired of answering "how are you?" So they get creative. And sometimes snarky. Russians get tired of answering "how are you?" So they get creative. And sometimes snarky. english, russian no full 203 113c0cbe-b17a-4b1e-ac4a-c6bcab475fb8 All the World in One Russian Word Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:50:48 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com All the World in One Russian Word The Moscow Times 00:10:06 When the first step is the hardest — also evil, clever, daring, wild, turbulent, smart, artistic, and jaunty. When the first step is the hardest — also evil, clever, daring, wild, turbulent, smart, artistic, and jaunty. no full 202 1c1bbf9b-e39d-43e9-99ca-460dcdbfdb77 Warning: Do Not Say This in Russian Fri, 5 Aug 2022 12:37:49 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Warning: Do Not Say This in Russian Michele A. Berdy 00:09:48 When language changes we don't like it. But language doesn't care. And neither do speakers! When language changes we don't like it. But language doesn't care. And neither do speakers! annoying, russian language, phrases no full 201 fa732373-75fd-4fb2-9c9a-800f04d258eb Chowing Down the Russian Way Fri, 5 Aug 2022 12:30:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Chowing Down the Russian Way Michele A. Berdy 00:10:10 Judging by the language, eating the Russian way means really digging in. Judging by the language, eating the Russian way means really digging in. cuisine, eating no full 200 0feb85c4-fa6a-4c3a-8abf-13d0af9a1592 The Russian Sedentary Diet Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:25:32 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com The Russian Sedentary Diet Michele A. Berdy 00:09:42 Losing weight the Russian way involves sitting - what could be better? Losing weight the Russian way involves sitting - what could be better? diet no full 199 e4696e94-c58c-4c6b-91ae-273906425991 The Art of Russian Mumbling, Grumbling, and Babbling Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:59:48 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com The Art of Russian Mumbling, Grumbling, and Babbling The Moscow Times 00:09:40 Everyone needs to know how to grumble, lisp, burble, gurgle, growl and bellyache. Everyone needs to know how to grumble, lisp, burble, gurgle, growl and bellyache. grumble, russian language, russian no full 198 a104704a-4d96-4b03-b607-3af171d82ddb Stop In, Go Behind and Lose Your Mind Fri, 8 Jul 2022 13:06:31 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Stop In, Go Behind and Lose Your Mind Michele A. Berdy 00:09:38 How you can go around the corner, go crazy, pop in and like something with just one Russian verb. How you can go around the corner, go crazy, pop in and like something with just one Russian verb. no full 197 546c9a61-1d8c-402a-b138-94eeb0307756 Getting Stronger Every Day in Every Way Fri, 1 Jul 2022 14:39:10 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com Getting Stronger Every Day in Every Way The Moscow Times 00:09:20 Here's a little something to keep your strength up in dark times. Here's a little something to keep your strength up in dark times. no full 196 6a066fcc-b319-4819-b440-3e2eb340c810 Thinking Outside the Box the Russian Way Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:26:45 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com Thinking Outside the Box the Russian Way The Moscow Times 00:09:34 How to shell a nut without a nutcracker and other acts of national ingenuity. How to shell a nut without a nutcracker and other acts of national ingenuity. no full 195 5557acbf-0ec7-41df-9756-c2a6e9801cc7 Russian Gaffes, Goofs, and Assorted Blunders Fri, 17 Jun 2022 13:26:21 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Russian Gaffes, Goofs, and Assorted Blunders Michele A. Berdy 00:07:26 Do Russians have a word for when you mess up, misstep, blunder or put your foot in it? Of course! Do Russians have a word for when you mess up, misstep, blunder or put your foot in it? Of course! no full 194 dadcdcf4-4531-43db-a6c2-7fd18df44093 How to Fail Spectacularly in Russian Fri, 10 Jun 2022 15:42:09 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com How to Fail Spectacularly in Russian The Moscow Times 00:08:52 How to flop, bomb, fail, go down the tubes, go belly up and fall flat on your face. In Russian, of course. How to flop, bomb, fail, go down the tubes, go belly up and fall flat on your face. In Russian, of course. no full 193 6b5f43f5-4787-4803-9129-928990c9bb42 On Wars, Ducks, Knocking and Anniversaries Fri, 27 May 2022 13:49:30 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com On Wars, Ducks, Knocking and Anniversaries The Moscow Times 00:11:27 Happy 20th anniversary to The Word's Worth, now in exile. Seems fitting. Happy 20th anniversary to The Word's Worth, now in exile. Seems fitting. no full 192 e1355df4-e96f-4687-af4c-d52bb537a272 The Russian Language of War Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:19:49 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com The Russian Language of War The Moscow Times 00:06:19 There is nothing more tragic than the language of war. There is nothing more tragic than the language of war. no full 191 c931c60d-71bc-4412-a794-3074a36702af A Russian Sleeping Beauty Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:31:57 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com A Russian Sleeping Beauty The Moscow Times 00:09:08 When the Russian media goes a bit wild after a presidential press conference, I begin investigating. When the Russian media goes a bit wild after a presidential press conference, I begin investigating. no full 190 d4345c2e-ee1d-43b3-a141-57ca078ad707 The Looming But Not Inevitable (Translation) Disaster Fri, 4 Feb 2022 14:50:12 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com The Looming But Not Inevitable (Translation) Disaster The Moscow Times 00:08:20 Talking about future possibilities and inevitabilities in Russian is a mouthful. Talking about future possibilities and inevitabilities in Russian is a mouthful. no full 189 a8f8b897-a0a4-4870-88e8-3bc062af4390 Getting a Bright Idea in Russian Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:44:19 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com Getting a Bright Idea in Russian The Moscow Times 00:08:42 Welcome to another chapter of "Weird Russian Words." This one will inspire you! Welcome to another chapter of "Weird Russian Words." This one will inspire you! no full 188 3ba2dca3-58a5-4117-bf2b-811daa51f676 A Russian Fig is Not a Fig Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:18:07 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com A Russian Fig is Not a Fig The Moscow Times 00:07:11 A short, expression-filled column about a little word that packs a big punch. A short, expression-filled column about a little word that packs a big punch. no full 187 4042f16c-ff2f-4109-abf0-25cfa8320cdb How Don't I Care? Let Me Count The Ways Fri, 14 Jan 2022 12:07:42 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com How Don't I Care? Let Me Count The Ways The Moscow Times 00:07:13 It turns out you can say you don't care in dozens of ways in Russian - some even in polite company. It turns out you can say you don't care in dozens of ways in Russian - some even in polite company. no full 186 aa2e8a1f-8f0e-4b71-b5b3-d50745f005a4 Words of the Year 2021 Fri, 31 Dec 2021 13:21:05 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com Words of the Year 2021 The Moscow Times 00:14:17 The Words of the Year and Decade are not cheerful in 2021. Такой год - такие слова... The Words of the Year and Decade are not cheerful in 2021. Такой год - такие слова... no full 185 573b2d35-1c33-43c7-b617-fa2c00bb1ebc Of Parasites, Felt Boots, and Garbage Words Fri, 17 Dec 2021 14:50:15 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com Of Parasites, Felt Boots, and Garbage Words The Moscow Times 00:09:38 There is a newish filler word going around that driving the older generation crazy. There is a newish filler word going around that driving the older generation crazy. no full 184 ff9b812d-ba02-4791-94cf-fbe7a35a599b How to Complain About Winter in Russian Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:53:04 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com How to Complain About Winter in Russian The Moscow Times 00:08:22 Some of the less-than-magical qualities of winter in Moscow. Some of the less-than-magical qualities of winter in Moscow. no full 183 c71e75ef-9b26-4535-8196-2290ae00bb6b When Pigs Fly in Russian Fri, 3 Dec 2021 14:13:16 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com When Pigs Fly in Russian The Moscow Times 00:08:33 How to say "yes" that really means "no" in Russian. Like no way. Forget it. In your dreams, man. How to say "yes" that really means "no" in Russian. Like no way. Forget it. In your dreams, man. no full 182 f97c3066-662f-4184-a882-98b6541e98a7 Let's Talk Turkey Fri, 26 Nov 2021 13:09:46 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com Let's Talk Turkey The Moscow Times 00:10:05 Would you rather be called a turkey in Russian or English? Not an easy decision... Would you rather be called a turkey in Russian or English? Not an easy decision... no full 181 b6d8d092-d93b-4983-9fa6-418dfa0ec0bb The Russian Approach to Coming Closer Fri, 29 Oct 2021 14:50:26 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com The Russian Approach to Coming Closer The Moscow Times 00:09:15 This week I look at two pairs of verbs of motion and get a bit distraught. This week I look at two pairs of verbs of motion and get a bit distraught. no full 180 394093b8-11f7-4003-bf72-6993782be449 This is the Way We Roll in Russian Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:10:02 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com This is the Way We Roll in Russian The Moscow Times 00:09:20 What stocking, throwing a fit, and rolling up your sleeves have in common. What stocking, throwing a fit, and rolling up your sleeves have in common. no full 179 d81506f8-8ca8-4744-a74c-d5f6c7f97d4f Who Is To Blame For Everything in Russian? Fri, 8 Oct 2021 11:35:54 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com Who Is To Blame For Everything in Russian? The Moscow Times 00:10:11 Apologizing seems easy in Russian, but there are some tricky bits. Apologizing seems easy in Russian, but there are some tricky bits. no full 178 6f483fc0-546c-4355-8f97-3c26c5a314d5 Neither Russian Fish nor Russian Fowl Fri, 1 Oct 2021 10:59:45 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com Neither Russian Fish nor Russian Fowl The Moscow Times 00:08:26 When do you use ни and when do you use не? I made up some (silly sounding) rules to help you out. When do you use ни and when do you use не? I made up some (silly sounding) rules to help you out. no full 177 dab00e92-2452-4976-bad2-3518f8457ebe Two Minuses Make a Plus in Russian Fri, 24 Sep 2021 13:11:15 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com Two Minuses Make a Plus in Russian The Moscow Times 00:08:54 Today I focus on one of my favorite things about Russian - the double negative. Today I focus on one of my favorite things about Russian - the double negative. no full 176 c9be87da-98d7-4d86-9db4-ff8d83d0c4ad Drunk as a Skunk in Russia? Never! Fri, 3 Sep 2021 14:29:59 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com Drunk as a Skunk in Russia? Never! The Moscow Times 00:08:50 Why you really must learn a new vocabulary of similes in Russian. Why you really must learn a new vocabulary of similes in Russian. no full 175 dec9f143-5882-49be-8bb3-13195b026b14 In Russian, Too Much is Better Than Too Little Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:12:50 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In Russian, Too Much is Better Than Too Little The Moscow Times 00:09:53 Here are some serious and hilarious ways to take care and be on the very safe side in Russian. Here are some serious and hilarious ways to take care and be on the very safe side in Russian. no full 174 f90869f3-5880-4abf-af8b-deb7bf6b4db8 When Your Heart Speaks in Russian Fri, 20 Aug 2021 13:39:28 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com When Your Heart Speaks in Russian The Moscow Times 00:11:24 What's up with verbs like подсказать, подбросить, подслушать and подскочить? What's up with verbs like подсказать, подбросить, подслушать and подскочить? no full 173 088df6c3-9c20-4251-b3fc-f260bb479b10 The Road to Recovery in Russian Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:41:13 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com The Road to Recovery in Russian The Moscow Times 00:08:44 As Covid rages on but treatment improves, it's time to hone our vocabulary of getting better. As Covid rages on but treatment improves, it's time to hone our vocabulary of getting better. no full 172 d5050325-eb46-4178-87d1-129d65c64198 Of Snobs, Show-Offs, and Arrogant Jerks Mon, 9 Aug 2021 21:00:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com Of Snobs, Show-Offs, and Arrogant Jerks The Moscow Times 00:12:28 Curiosity about the origins of the word "snob" sent me down a rabbit hole - or make that rat hole. Curiosity about the origins of the word "snob" sent me down a rabbit hole - or make that rat hole. no full 170 444d2f71-8756-412a-831b-705a06706135 Stuck-Up, High Maintenance and Oh So Demanding Fri, 6 Aug 2021 13:56:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com Stuck-Up, High Maintenance and Oh So Demanding The Moscow Times 00:08:34 I'm stuck on being stuck-up. So many ways to be very annoying. I'm stuck on being stuck-up. So many ways to be very annoying. no full 171 7676cdcc-2bd6-4558-a126-d42eb9133850 Hazard a Guess on the Meaning of Азарт Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:45:07 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com Hazard a Guess on the Meaning of Азарт The Moscow Times 00:13:11 What do you do with untranslatable words? Well, you translate them as best you can. What do you do with untranslatable words? Well, you translate them as best you can. no full 169 565c753c-fd40-4417-9841-492911dc50c3 Good and Bad Manners the Frenchified and Russian Way Fri, 16 Jul 2021 15:03:05 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com Good and Bad Manners the Frenchified and Russian Way The Moscow Times 00:12:48 Is моветон having a moment? Why yes, it is. It's on everyone's lips. So what the heck is it? Is моветон having a moment? Why yes, it is. It's on everyone's lips. So what the heck is it? no full 168 5361d872-0361-45b3-9966-0c30b2428c42 Getting Married and/or Rejected in Russian Fri, 9 Jul 2021 15:02:07 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com Getting Married and/or Rejected in Russian The Moscow Times 00:11:46 Marriage can be confusing, but wait until you hear about Russian marital confusion! Marriage can be confusing, but wait until you hear about Russian marital confusion! no full 167 71a562dc-a973-4aec-8734-859b88a6644d Clean Up Your Act the Russian Way Fri, 2 Jul 2021 12:01:09 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com Clean Up Your Act the Russian Way The Moscow Times 00:11:14 How to wash that bum right out of your hair and other tricks of the Russian launderer's trade. How to wash that bum right out of your hair and other tricks of the Russian launderer's trade. no full 166 99776612-0c13-4904-9c1f-f5bf7cc37625 How to Survive a Russian Heat Wave Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:32:45 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com How to Survive a Russian Heat Wave The Moscow Times 00:09:00 Don't drink hot coffee. Don't work (brain fog). Wear nighties to the store. And moan about the heat. Don't drink hot coffee. Don't work (brain fog). Wear nighties to the store. And moan about the heat. no full 165 04fe4325-02a7-45f6-8484-e633e021e1d7 How to Interpret a President Sun, 20 Jun 2021 11:43:34 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com How to Interpret a President The Moscow Times 00:10:13 Everyone's an interpreter! Or at least, everyone loves to criticize interpreters... Everyone's an interpreter! Or at least, everyone loves to criticize interpreters... no full 164 4ded5a94-0038-4db5-bb9c-708eb78ecde1 The Many Faces of Живопырка Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:31:33 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com The Many Faces of Живопырка The Moscow Times 00:09:20 A magical word that seems to acquire new meanings wherever it goes. A magical word that seems to acquire new meanings wherever it goes. language, russian no full 163 74e30d7f-2f0f-4d89-b57e-70b6d3fe1c7d On, Near, About and Round About in Russian Fri, 4 Jun 2021 14:28:25 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com On, Near, About and Round About in Russian The Moscow Times 00:10:38 Another in my series of Mastering Russian Prepositions, this one is all about being near. Another in my series of Mastering Russian Prepositions, this one is all about being near. language, russian no full 162 16d1441b-2ec8-494f-a8d1-38aa4213b02c Maybe I May Be But Probably I'm Not Fri, 28 May 2021 12:55:35 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Maybe I May Be But Probably I'm Not Michele Berdy 00:10:29 Maybe seems like such an easy concept. Может быть I'm wrong? Or is that быть может? Maybe seems like such an easy concept. Может быть I'm wrong? Or is that быть может? language, russian no full 161 b433241a-e6ce-4ef5-abdc-0dcb80cb1d14 No Way, No How, No Matter What Fri, 21 May 2021 12:33:10 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com No Way, No How, No Matter What Michele Berdy 00:09:26 What do courts and approaches and truth have to do with no one, nothing and no? What do courts and approaches and truth have to do with no one, nothing and no? language, russian no full 160 ca911f58-6db7-46d3-b68d-d7dce83c407a The No's Have It in Russian Fri, 14 May 2021 13:30:36 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com The No's Have It in Russian Michele A. Berdy 00:10:31 How many ways can you say "no" in Russian? You have no idea... How many ways can you say "no" in Russian? You have no idea... language, russian no full 159 418198ea-6bb8-4790-8878-8cd9c7bf5210 Cleaning House the Russian Way Fri, 9 Apr 2021 14:29:08 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (Michele A. Berdy) https://themoscowtimes.com Cleaning House the Russian Way Michele A. Berdy 00:11:04 All you need are four verbs to satisfy all your cleaning, washing, polishing and murderous needs. All you need are four verbs to satisfy all your cleaning, washing, polishing and murderous needs. language, russian no full 158 28696d9e-c6b1-4d93-b360-9b109a4cb005 My Sweet Little Buggie-Wuggie In her column The Word's Worth, Moscow Times Arts Editor Michele Berdy covers the intricacies of the Russian language — from the fascinating to the frustrating and everything in between.

The Moscow Times is Russia’s leading independent English-language media outlet. From our Moscow newsroom, we provide readers across the world with breaking news, engaging stories and balanced journalism about the largest country on Earth. 

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The Moscow Times is Russia’s leading independent English-language media outlet. From our Moscow newsroom, we provide readers across the world with breaking news, engaging stories and balanced journalism about the largest country on Earth. 

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]]> My Sweet Little Buggie-Wuggie The Moscow Times 00:08:39 When you see someone small and cute, start piling on the sibilants. When you see someone small and cute, start piling on the sibilants. language, russian no full 157 862fce97-d839-452d-98d2-32aed4618a8a The Monster Under the Bed Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:24:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com The Monster Under the Bed The Moscow Times 00:08:54 How to talk about human monsters in Russian - or how to avoid hearing about them. How to talk about human monsters in Russian - or how to avoid hearing about them. language, translation, grammar, russian no full 156 a2720517-a422-41a8-86d1-8eaf57a6187e Singin' in the Rain the Russian Way In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> Singin' in the Rain the Russian Way The Moscow Times 00:10:48 Prepositions. I know, I know. They're miserable. I try to make them a little bit more palatable. Prepositions. I know, I know. They're miserable. I try to make them a little bit more palatable. no full 155 fb2868f1-7835-48fe-bcc1-99fe968c0c08 Procrastinating the Russian Way In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> Procrastinating the Russian Way The Moscow Times 00:12:51 Russians have so many delightful ways to dawdle, dilly-dally and delay, you may never work again. Russians have so many delightful ways to dawdle, dilly-dally and delay, you may never work again. language, translation, grammar, russian no full 154 33723d09-af4b-4bfc-9f47-49f6c31ae642 Watch What You Call That Old Woman In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> Watch What You Call That Old Woman The Moscow Times 00:11:55 Why are there are more names in Russian for nasty old women than for nasty old men? Why are there are more names in Russian for nasty old women than for nasty old men? language, translation, grammar, russian no full 153 514b5b4c-f5d6-42bb-9437-dcd038d844a1 Of Men, Galoshes and Horseradish In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> Of Men, Galoshes and Horseradish The Moscow Times 00:09:43 There are lots of Russian words, nice and not, to describe the older gentlemen in our lives. There are lots of Russian words, nice and not, to describe the older gentlemen in our lives. language, translation, grammar, russian no full 152 7b391708-b3db-4031-a167-0127be72e2a7 All That Glitters is Russian Gold In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> All That Glitters is Russian Gold The Moscow Times 00:11:04 Lots of things glitter and glimmer with sparkles of gold and silver in Russian. For example - air. Lots of things glitter and glimmer with sparkles of gold and silver in Russian. For example - air. language, translation, grammar, russian no full 151 b4eb3de5-a308-4333-9115-55173ac3418b The Language of UnFreedom from the Gulag In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> The Language of UnFreedom from the Gulag The Moscow Times 00:09:40 An exhibition at the Gulag History Museum and a new dictionary reveal the other reality of the USSR. An exhibition at the Gulag History Museum and a new dictionary reveal the other reality of the USSR. language, translation, slang, grammar, history, russian, gulag no full 150 43404035-aa77-4a8e-a6c6-e1a9991a01dd Two Hundred More Ways to Get Russian Wrong In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> Two Hundred More Ways to Get Russian Wrong The Moscow Times 00:11:22 Lock or castle, cotton or clapping - it's all a matter of where the stress falls. Russian is very stressful. Lock or castle, cotton or clapping - it's all a matter of where the stress falls. Russian is very stressful. language, translation, grammar, russian no full 149 cc5468f7-26f5-4363-90b3-74af17abda87 Insurrection and Sedition in Russian Translation In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> Insurrection and Sedition in Russian Translation The Moscow Times 00:11:32 Rebellions can be good or bad. Depends on who's rebelling and who or what they are rebelling against. Rebellions can be good or bad. Depends on who's rebelling and who or what they are rebelling against. language, translation, grammar, russian no full 148 b50833a5-1c1a-4db9-ab99-7022f7c12641 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, Moscow 2020 In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, Moscow 2020 The Moscow Times 00:05:08 A special column for a special day. A special column for a special day. language, translation, poem, 2020, christmas, grammar, russian no full 147 e6e3dd7f-fd7f-4987-8217-2a2a157a39ac 2020 Words of the Year In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> 2020 Words of the Year The Moscow Times 00:11:09 This is the Year That Was in words and phrases. This is the Year That Was in words and phrases. language, translation, 2020, grammar, russian no full 146 51e0c17c-b3f2-46d1-8c94-e233cd3be1f7 All in a Day's Work in Russian In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> All in a Day's Work in Russian The Moscow Times 00:11:21 Which Russian verb do you use to work badly? How do you ride into heaven? It's all in a day's work. Which Russian verb do you use to work badly? How do you ride into heaven? It's all in a day's work. language, translation, grammar, russian no full 145 21c4172b-617d-401f-8b95-8a63b55da36d The Borshch Battles In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> The Borshch Battles The Moscow Times 00:10:23 Borshch - is it Russian, Ukrainian, or Polish? Will language tell us? I dive back in time to find out. Borshch - is it Russian, Ukrainian, or Polish? Will language tell us? I dive back in time to find out. language, food, translation, grammar, russian no full 144 d98944c9-1b3f-4e19-8a03-c7ca15ffed8a Confusing Coffee and Bountiful Behinds in Russian In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> Confusing Coffee and Bountiful Behinds in Russian The Moscow Times 00:10:23 Would you want to be урод? In 1254 you would have been happy to be урод. Now - not so much. Would you want to be урод? In 1254 you would have been happy to be урод. Now - not so much. language, translation, grammar, russian no full 143 ab7d6c5d-da34-465b-b68b-ee8f81718e59 Getting the Electoral College Right in Russian In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> Getting the Electoral College Right in Russian The Moscow Times 00:09:02 You know how you sometimes wish your language had a foreign word in it? I want выборщик. You know how you sometimes wish your language had a foreign word in it? I want выборщик. language, translation, grammar, russian no full 142 7f5766f1-6dd5-4343-bdb4-06e8b00b9ccc It's Time to Take a Stand in Russian In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> It's Time to Take a Stand in Russian The Moscow Times 00:09:59 What do стоить and стоять have in common? Not much - oh, except for one very important thing. What do стоить and стоять have in common? Not much - oh, except for one very important thing. language, translation, grammar, russian no full 141 978b3921-1134-4705-9185-e996b56042a5 Everything Has a Price in Russian In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:04:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

]]> Everything Has a Price in Russian The Moscow Times 00:07:38 Is it worth reading? How much does it cost? It's nothing. All this for the price of one word: стоить. Is it worth reading? How much does it cost? It's nothing. All this for the price of one word: стоить. language, translation, grammar, russian no full 140 44066618-ed21-40ed-9bb6-9e47e564f53e The With, By, From, Per, About Preposition In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2020 13:41:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

]]> The With, By, From, Per, About Preposition The Moscow Times 00:12:16 Getting Russian prepositions and cases right is my life's goal. Judging by "c" I've got a long way to go. Getting Russian prepositions and cases right is my life's goal. Judging by "c" I've got a long way to go. language, translation, grammar, russian no full 139 810bb7fd-95b2-4a0f-a773-9867e75f0380 Fast as a Russian Fly In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

]]> Fri, 9 Oct 2020 13:51:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

]]> Fast as a Russian Fly The Moscow Times 00:09:43 Russians not only like to go fast, they like to talk about going fast. Russians not only like to go fast, they like to talk about going fast. language, translation, grammar, russian no full 138 fca95eda-61b2-4fb1-ba08-d48d4ed5bbc1 The Fruit of Our Language Labor In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Fri, 2 Oct 2020 15:27:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> The Fruit of Our Language Labor The Moscow Times 00:08:39 Whoever names fruit cultivars in Russia should get a lifetime achievement award. Whoever names fruit cultivars in Russia should get a lifetime achievement award. language, fruit, grammar, russian no full 137 cb58e789-2e0d-4bb2-b63c-25251f4206b2 The Giant Saber-Toothed Grasshopper and Other Endangered Species Fri, 18 Sep 2020 18:51:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com The Giant Saber-Toothed Grasshopper and Other Endangered Species The Moscow Times 00:12:02 Watch День Радио, learn Russian, and laugh your head off. Win-win-win. Watch День Радио, learn Russian, and laugh your head off. Win-win-win. no full 136 3d0ffdff-177b-40c2-9475-f022d1fb2c36 Muttering and Grousing the Russian Way In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Sat, 12 Sep 2020 10:28:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Muttering and Grousing the Russian Way The Moscow Times 00:10:40 Russians didn't invent griping, but they have terrific words to describe it. Russians didn't invent griping, but they have terrific words to describe it. no full 135 01707882-28d2-4c98-aafc-a342d7666c35 Autumn Leaves Are Not Yet Falling In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 9 Sep 2020 16:10:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Autumn Leaves Are Not Yet Falling The Moscow Times 00:11:43 Take a deep dive into months, calendars, years and other joys of Russian autumn. Take a deep dive into months, calendars, years and other joys of Russian autumn. no full 134 70b9b2ec-ee42-40a5-bd49-b4eacf2aeaba August's Holidays: Honey, Apples, Bread and Nuts In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

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]]> August's Holidays: Honey, Apples, Bread and Nuts The Moscow Times 00:09:07 no full 133 7f44d676-b2fe-4385-b0f0-05f84c565d85 Please Don't Hurt My Feelings In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Sat, 1 Aug 2020 05:07:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Please Don't Hurt My Feelings The Moscow Times 00:11:25 Is hurting someone's feelings illegal? Well, sort of. But maybe it shouldn't be. Read on... Is hurting someone's feelings illegal? Well, sort of. But maybe it shouldn't be. Read on... no full 132 5450e81e-dd87-4d10-9712-ca6f3c0dfaad You Gotta Have Heart In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

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]]> You Gotta Have Heart The Moscow Times 00:09:51 For Russians, a heart is way more than a pump in your chest. For Russians, a heart is way more than a pump in your chest. no full 131 63ab48a4-a1c0-4ba6-9f59-92f409b3d1af How to Protest, From A to Zip Tie Cuffs In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2020 14:59:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> How to Protest, From A to Zip Tie Cuffs The Moscow Times 00:11:04 The weather might be cool, but people are hot to protest. Here's how to talk about it. The weather might be cool, but people are hot to protest. Here's how to talk about it. no full 130 6936c554-5e84-4f96-bee1-508d7c11f154 When Not Enough is Way Too Much In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2020 15:56:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> When Not Enough is Way Too Much The Moscow Times 00:09:25 You can never have too much money or shashlyk. You can never have too much money or shashlyk. no full 129 3c64498b-f5a5-483e-b1c5-f73b9d7e38cd Getting Out the Vote the Russian Way In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Fri, 3 Jul 2020 15:16:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Getting Out the Vote the Russian Way The Moscow Times 00:09:11 People were voting by rules set in the Constitution they were voting on. How's that again? People were voting by rules set in the Constitution they were voting on. How's that again? no full 128 dae56b9d-b1b3-46dc-a881-34bd2b1ff21c Ten Ways to Be Tired in Russian In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2020 13:23:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Ten Ways to Be Tired in Russian The Moscow Times 00:08:07 Being tired is just so exhausting I feel like a squeezed out lemon. Really. Being tired is just so exhausting I feel like a squeezed out lemon. Really. no full 127 d092c161-d8bb-49b7-8f15-99f050a004f1 When Time and Place Meet in Russian In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2020 14:12:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> When Time and Place Meet in Russian The Moscow Times 00:07:53 Тут is such a simple, sweet-sounding word... and if you believe that, I've got a bridge to sell you. Тут is such a simple, sweet-sounding word... and if you believe that, I've got a bridge to sell you. no full 126 9974d237-0d45-456c-90bb-5f5e4a242ac5 Flying Objects and Other Horrors of Russian In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Fri, 5 Jun 2020 15:00:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Flying Objects and Other Horrors of Russian The Moscow Times 00:09:25 Russian paronyms - летучий, летящий, летательный, летающий and лётный - are horrible. Russian paronyms - летучий, летящий, летательный, летающий and лётный - are horrible. no full 125 4f7f4654-0977-46f0-a650-d53992d3260e When a Russian Bum is Not a Bum In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Fri, 29 May 2020 15:10:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> When a Russian Bum is Not a Bum The Moscow Times 00:09:51 Answering a question in my mailbag sent me down the rabbit hole of Russian abbreviations - great fun! Answering a question in my mailbag sent me down the rabbit hole of Russian abbreviations - great fun! no full 124 c0d7b804-b03e-470e-96e2-2b58749bbd3d The Russian Dos of Don'ts In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Fri, 22 May 2020 14:38:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> The Russian Dos of Don'ts The Moscow Times 00:09:04 When the command нельзя means don't, and when it means something else entirely. When the command нельзя means don't, and when it means something else entirely. no full 123 29ba1990-9d26-44e4-b4c7-ee5d9f5bb52f Shall We Zoom? I Zoom, Do You? In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Fri, 8 May 2020 14:44:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Shall We Zoom? I Zoom, Do You? The Moscow Times 00:09:32 A very silly update on the language of our new normal in Russia. A very silly update on the language of our new normal in Russia. no full 122 025c7fbf-2616-43a5-8174-e8dfa257f466 Russian Patience is a Virtue In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

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]]> Russian Patience is a Virtue The Moscow Times 00:09:40 We start today with a pop quiz about a curious word. Tune in. We start today with a pop quiz about a curious word. Tune in. no full 121 26800282-decb-43c8-928a-557f8c85b406 Say, Where's That Quote From? In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

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]]> Say, Where's That Quote From? The Moscow Times 00:08:25 You can take the Bible out of society, but you can't take it out of the Russian language. You can take the Bible out of society, but you can't take it out of the Russian language. no full 120 cab9d01d-c744-461f-b780-afa35f387349 Easter and Eggs, Naughty and Nice In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:16:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Easter and Eggs, Naughty and Nice The Moscow Times 00:13:27 All you need to know about celebrating Easter and how to talk - and not talk - about eggs. All you need to know about celebrating Easter and how to talk - and not talk - about eggs. no full 119 7b2e57ed-20ad-4c31-ad01-a2dc274dae20 Black Swans and Russian Bird Lore In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:49:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Black Swans and Russian Bird Lore The Moscow Times 00:11:47 A column in which I explain the difference between ворон and ворона once and for all. I think. A column in which I explain the difference between ворон and ворона once and for all. I think. no full 118 aa770958-4da5-4b89-9ceb-a48185a63493 Cabin Fever in Russia? Never! In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

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]]> Cabin Fever in Russia? Never! The Moscow Times 00:08:10 Feeling a bit down? Cooped up inside getting to you? Here's how to say it in Russian. Feeling a bit down? Cooped up inside getting to you? Here's how to say it in Russian. no full 117 34a2c5b8-14e7-4cfe-85c3-7f7ea3d032ae A Guide to Russian Stance Verbs In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> A Guide to Russian Stance Verbs The Moscow Times 00:24:28 In Russian dresses sit, money lies, plates stand and shelves hang. Какой кошмар. In Russian dresses sit, money lies, plates stand and shelves hang. Какой кошмар. russia translation no full 116 c2646f93-6485-4a68-a0b5-97c2fa7dccf8 Telecommuting and Fist Bumps Russian Style In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

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]]> Telecommuting and Fist Bumps Russian Style The Moscow Times 00:07:30 Pandemic vocabulary building for everyone. Just in case. Pandemic vocabulary building for everyone. Just in case. russia translation coronavirus no full 115 dca0d921-4ea0-4c45-92d1-ed91b66985b3 Starting the Presidency All Over Again In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> Starting the Presidency All Over Again The Moscow Times 00:09:26 Russian wits had so much fun with the nullification of presidential term limits. Russian wits had so much fun with the nullification of presidential term limits. language, jokes, translation, nullification, putin, russian no full 114 fa581ad3-5387-4220-bf75-b726b63417e9 The Expat Russian Language Guide to Coronavirus In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> The Expat Russian Language Guide to Coronavirus The Moscow Times 00:09:25 Are you panicked about coronavirus! Без паники! I walk you through Russian instructions. Are you panicked about coronavirus! Без паники! I walk you through Russian instructions. language, coronavirus, russian no full 113 662ae34b-62dc-4779-baa3-0200c2625121 Breathing Out and Breathing In In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> Breathing Out and Breathing In The Moscow Times 00:09:46 All about being in love, breathing, and time flying. All about being in love, breathing, and time flying. language, translation, valentine's day, breathing, expressions, russian no full 112 c6fb7369-bce6-4578-b766-9b24db8d67b5 The Russian Blahs In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> The Russian Blahs The Moscow Times 00:09:02 Feeling off? Not great, but not awful? No problem! Russian has a word for it. Feeling off? Not great, but not awful? No problem! Russian has a word for it. language, translation, expressions, russian no full 111 26bed861-31e2-47e2-9632-0b9dea689773 Fixing It Up the Russian Way In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> Fixing It Up the Russian Way The Moscow Times 00:12:54 Today I write about a Russian word I want to import into English: ремонт. Today I write about a Russian word I want to import into English: ремонт. language, ремонт, translation, expressions, russian no full 110 9a639bed-2cd0-4d45-a48a-7b8dcf75c7ed Shame On You! In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2020 11:30:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

]]> Shame On You! The Moscow Times 00:10:27 Do I feel more shame in Russian or do I just talk about it more? Do I feel more shame in Russian or do I just talk about it more? language, translation, expressions, russian, vocabulary no full 109 ceff82ee-ae65-48bd-acab-a4635dc0111a 50 Ways to Leave Your Government In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> 50 Ways to Leave Your Government The Moscow Times 00:10:35 The resignation of the Russian government produced a great crop of humor. The resignation of the Russian government produced a great crop of humor. language, translation, expressions, russian no full 108 3cf7665e-84ac-40ab-8964-172eed002d53 The Key Words of 2019 In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> The Key Words of 2019 The Moscow Times 00:09:17 What were the words of the year for 2019? And am I Cassandra? What were the words of the year for 2019? And am I Cassandra? no full 107 5af8b832-c153-45aa-af87-95f9aef40108 Terms, Prerogatives and Matters of Taste In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> Terms, Prerogatives and Matters of Taste The Moscow Times 00:06:31 The interesting bits from Mr. Putin's press conference. The interesting bits from Mr. Putin's press conference. language, translation, putin, russian no full 106 5c253619-96a0-4c60-886a-a5dc3cf8b57f A Russian Holiday Party Primer In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> A Russian Holiday Party Primer The Moscow Times 00:10:48 A guide to holiday partying: where are you going, what you should wear, and what you should bring. A guide to holiday partying: where are you going, what you should wear, and what you should bring. christmas, russian no full 105 3023202f-a334-4d92-81f4-20fdaf3a04c3 Merry Happy Holiday to You In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> Merry Happy Holiday to You The Moscow Times 00:08:34 It's beginning to look a lot like Holiday Central. It's beginning to look a lot like Holiday Central. no full 104 64f8ea7a-9c05-4c23-9b55-01d3b1bd7444 Stand on the Right, Pass on the Left In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> Stand on the Right, Pass on the Left The Moscow Times 00:08:09 The grammatical lessons of the Moscow metro. The grammatical lessons of the Moscow metro. language, metro, translation, russian no full 103 86b9b6c8-29af-492b-a22d-95d55b265ac4 Is Your Language Sordid and Gross? In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> Is Your Language Sordid and Gross? The Moscow Times 00:08:13 A heated debate about Russian language use is a great way to improve your vocabulary. A heated debate about Russian language use is a great way to improve your vocabulary. language, translation, expressions, russian, vocabulary no full 102 7ff4d7f4-0467-4ed6-a76e-404a19af4914 Making a Fuss in Russian In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> Making a Fuss in Russian The Moscow Times 00:08:55 Almost false friends, half false friends, semi-false friends... they drive me a bit nuts. Almost false friends, half false friends, semi-false friends... they drive me a bit nuts. language, false friends, translation, russian no full 101 0b703482-8fa6-452f-be60-88f825570635 Take a Mental Health Day in Russian In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> Take a Mental Health Day in Russian The Moscow Times 00:11:29 How to talk about talking about your problems. How to talk about talking about your problems. russia, mental health no full 100 25d0e6c3-b930-493c-b54c-d899da3cb054 Russian Newspeak 2019 In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> Russian Newspeak 2019 The Moscow Times 00:08:54 From оч to хейтерство Russian is picking up new words from all over. From оч to хейтерство Russian is picking up new words from all over. language, russian, newspeak no full 99 c2876bf1-b9fc-4793-a766-a740197e0121 False Friends, Part 12 In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

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]]> False Friends, Part 12 The Moscow Times 00:07:15 Фарт, фартить, фартовый don't mean what you think they do. Фарт, фартить, фартовый don't mean what you think they do. language, translation, meaning, russian no full 98 abd06d87-9f56-4921-9d90-1826fa29015b Breaking Wind the Russian Way In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

]]> Fri, 11 Oct 2019 12:40:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

]]> Breaking Wind the Russian Way The Moscow Times 00:06:44 By popular demand, scatological reflections. By popular demand, scatological reflections. language, translation, expressions, russian no full 97 0155a936-2860-44ab-8234-5c7677a47c65 How Low Can You Go in Russian? In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

]]> Wed, 4 Sep 2019 14:03:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

]]> How Low Can You Go in Russian? The Moscow Times 00:08:36 Start September with a pop quiz and learn how to let go, let down, put down, and dip in. Start September with a pop quiz and learn how to let go, let down, put down, and dip in. language, etymology, russian no full 96 34408521-3668-406e-9297-f627f2388e12 On Russian Time In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

]]> Wed, 28 Aug 2019 14:01:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

]]> On Russian Time The Moscow Times 00:10:11 This may be my most boring column ever: the impossible grammar of time. This may be my most boring column ever: the impossible grammar of time. language, time, russian, tenses no full 95 ca35b373-2d4c-48d3-9173-072235affce0 Ranting the Russian Way In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

]]> Wed, 21 Aug 2019 11:59:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

]]> Ranting the Russian Way The Moscow Times 00:08:36 Shooting sparks, pulling down thunder and lightning: Ranting as an art form. Shooting sparks, pulling down thunder and lightning: Ranting as an art form. language, translation, expressions, russian no full 94 b8b6c387-5650-4a78-b56a-d1e6e981cf18 If I Were Queen of Translation Reviews In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

]]> Wed, 14 Aug 2019 14:56:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy allows herself the pleasure of a good, long rant.

]]> If I Were Queen of Translation Reviews The Moscow Times 00:11:53 no full 93 0c75383d-d46a-4183-9cb2-56d9664aec60 Those Nosy Russians In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 7 Aug 2019 14:48:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Those Nosy Russians The Moscow Times 00:08:39 Some thoughts on acrobatic noses. Some thoughts on acrobatic noses. language, translation, expressions, russian no full 92 9a3f8687-a5ed-45a1-b536-a8b45296c290 Russian Men in Black In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 31 Jul 2019 12:59:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Russian Men in Black The Moscow Times 00:07:50 The way things are going, I thought a primer in protest-talk might come in handy. The way things are going, I thought a primer in protest-talk might come in handy. protest, language, russian, police no full 91 9635c9bb-594d-4dc1-ba59-f2bdd64813de One Russian Blueberry or Two? In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 24 Jul 2019 14:12:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> One Russian Blueberry or Two? The Moscow Times 00:08:52 One of the cursed questions of Russian life: what's the difference between черника and голубика? One of the cursed questions of Russian life: what's the difference between черника and голубика? language, food, fruits, russian no full 89 4c8512bc-c2ba-492e-abc1-bc47bc0dda15 For hedging your bets, Russian is divine In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 17 Jul 2019 15:21:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> For hedging your bets, Russian is divine The Moscow Times 00:08:57 For hedging your bets, Russian is divine. For hedging your bets, Russian is divine. no full 88 cebcd47f-42f9-4e8c-be62-f1ccc61614d1 The Connotation Conundrum In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 10 Jul 2019 13:40:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> The Connotation Conundrum The Moscow Times 00:07:41 The words are right but the connotation is totally wrong. A translator's lament. The words are right but the connotation is totally wrong. A translator's lament. language, translation, meaning, russian no full 87 bbcfd45f-d290-4b8a-9c2b-85c575e00772 On Your Russian Feet In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 3 Jul 2019 14:24:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> On Your Russian Feet The Moscow Times 00:09:23 What do you call those things you stand on? Oh, so many options in Russian. What do you call those things you stand on? Oh, so many options in Russian. language, word sense, russian no full 86 42495c83-d534-4848-8e33-084c4a47759b Hit the Road, Jack, and Don't Come Back In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 26 Jun 2019 12:35:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Hit the Road, Jack, and Don't Come Back The Moscow Times 00:07:24 Here's a verb pair that lets you hit the road in more ways than one. Here's a verb pair that lets you hit the road in more ways than one. language, verbs, russian no full 85 e655dc99-ce7d-4391-a7f9-80922ae5b06f Russian Sense and Sensibility In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2019 10:44:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Russian Sense and Sensibility The Moscow Times 00:08:15 The earth-shaking discovery of a new Russian conjunction got me thinking about sense in every sense of the word. The earth-shaking discovery of a new Russian conjunction got me thinking about sense in every sense of the word. language, russian, conjunction no full 84 e6cdf580-6738-4ce2-8406-25195a22791e Happy Russia Day In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2019 12:46:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Happy Russia Day The Moscow Times 00:09:44 On this day celebrating Russia, I decided to look into the origins of the name. Big mistake. On this day celebrating Russia, I decided to look into the origins of the name. Big mistake. russia, russian language, russia day no full 83 77d54ed0-de6d-44b7-b644-4e8482c4062a Russian Magical Thinking In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 29 May 2019 12:02:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Russian Magical Thinking The Moscow Times 00:08:10 If someone is сказочный, is he magical, unbelievable, outrageous or all three? Read on. If someone is сказочный, is he magical, unbelievable, outrageous or all three? Read on. language, russian, magic no full 82 8eafa8a8-ec80-4d65-a4b0-6ca4b60bc508 Getting Your Snark On in Russian In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 22 May 2019 13:05:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Getting Your Snark On in Russian The Moscow Times 00:07:08 Mastering a little word with a serious punch. Mastering a little word with a serious punch. language, translation, meaning, russian no full 81 fa2692d3-5dc4-4ad6-927e-2da3585809a8 If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Tue, 14 May 2019 14:23:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em The Moscow Times 00:09:10 If братство is a group of united men, what do you call a group of united women? If братство is a group of united men, what do you call a group of united women? language, social, brotherhood, russian no full 80 6a7c447c-802c-4914-ac0d-6ba5d0ef129a Becoming Oblomov In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Tue, 7 May 2019 12:55:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Becoming Oblomov The Moscow Times 00:08:10 My greatest aspiration is to master Oblomov's ability to laze about guilt-free. Here are some linguistic pointers. My greatest aspiration is to master Oblomov's ability to laze about guilt-free. Here are some linguistic pointers. language, laziness, russian no full 79 1086cae6-0d31-40b0-82f6-3dca62e5f433 Take a Vacation, Russian Style In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2019 14:09:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Take a Vacation, Russian Style The Moscow Times 00:09:34 The May holidays are beginning, so you ought to be able to talk about taking a break, right? The May holidays are beginning, so you ought to be able to talk about taking a break, right? language, holidays, russian no full 78 4dd0797a-185d-4e20-b9c6-be154d956a8a Happily Suffering While Worrying and Ignoring Insults In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:16:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Happily Suffering While Worrying and Ignoring Insults The Moscow Times 00:07:21 Sometimes the simplest verbs in Russian can give you a headache. Sometimes the simplest verbs in Russian can give you a headache. language, verbs, russian no full 77 9b6de07f-85ba-4fa3-8549-e1f0a612dc93 Don't Call Me That! In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2019 14:22:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Don't Call Me That! The Moscow Times 00:06:37 A cranky cab driver led me to write a cranky column about what not to call your fare — me. A cranky cab driver led me to write a cranky column about what not to call your fare — me. language, names, russian no full 76 5995229c-abde-4a37-b586-68feb896cf47 The Nerd's Guide to Russian Prepositions In and On In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2019 12:33:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> The Nerd's Guide to Russian Prepositions In and On The Moscow Times 00:09:07 Russian language learners complain about prepositions. I heard you. Russian language learners complain about prepositions. I heard you. language, prepositions, russian no full 75 bc950237-c2e3-4e90-9c81-1c56da0f042c Let's Talk About Ukraine In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2019 15:03:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Let's Talk About Ukraine The Moscow Times 00:10:52 I watched hours of Russian talk shows about Ukraine so you don't have to. I watched hours of Russian talk shows about Ukraine so you don't have to. language, ukraine, russian, talk shows no full 74 19d28ccc-3a76-4994-8402-3fb185de1d61 Meet the Pupkins! In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2019 14:16:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Meet the Pupkins! The Moscow Times 00:09:20 Russian can be fun, if it involves a verb (писать), a family (Пупкины) and lots of prefixes. Russian can be fun, if it involves a verb (писать), a family (Пупкины) and lots of prefixes. language, grammar, russian no full 73 05baf531-773e-491c-bed0-2ef996b14e00 A Russian Boyfriend In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2019 08:23:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> A Russian Boyfriend The Moscow Times 00:06:40 What do you call the guy bringing you flowers and serenading you? In Russian it's tricky. What do you call the guy bringing you flowers and serenading you? In Russian it's tricky. language, boyfriend, conversation, men, russian no full 72 0ecdd541-0628-4d0e-ad1e-8ae167d9895b Russian Boys Just Want to Have Fun In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Fri, 1 Mar 2019 13:28:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Russian Boys Just Want to Have Fun The Moscow Times 00:09:07 I finally figured out why Russian words for young men are so confusing. We think of age differently. I finally figured out why Russian words for young men are so confusing. We think of age differently. language, conversation, boys, men, russian no full 71 3011d0f9-36ec-48fe-8515-41aaab1a7736 Stand By Your Russian What? In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2019 09:19:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Stand By Your Russian What? The Moscow Times 00:08:51 What you call your male Significant Other in Russian is a linguistic minefield. What you call your male Significant Other in Russian is a linguistic minefield. language, boyfriend, husband, conversation, men, russian no full 70 6e00f6c6-dafa-40ea-a0d5-d6ed62fe6e54 Pulling Strings for Fun and Profit In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2019 08:37:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Pulling Strings for Fun and Profit The Moscow Times 00:08:03 Don't become the victim of a puppet master! All you need to know to avoid being manipulated. Don't become the victim of a puppet master! All you need to know to avoid being manipulated. language, moscow, puppet, deception, lie., manipulation, russian, kremlin no full 69 e75afe15-b75f-4133-8574-06821630adba Baby, It's Cold Outside In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2019 08:11:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Baby, It's Cold Outside The Moscow Times 00:06:34 Winter's not over yet! Everything you need to know about the cold. Winter's not over yet! Everything you need to know about the cold. weather, russia, hats, moscow, spring., gloves, cold, snow, winter no full 68 0dee0f01-3cc0-43eb-9fa9-ef9a0f43e9b9 The Secret of Russian Mysteries In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2019 11:57:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> The Secret of Russian Mysteries The Moscow Times 00:07:54 The secret's out! Demystifying the Russian words for 'secret'. The secret's out! Demystifying the Russian words for 'secret'. language, michelle berdy, prepositions, moscow, secret, grammar, mystery., russian, fun no full 67 99c4b2c7-0ab9-4217-ae47-cba1fecfe2fe Ode to a Preposition In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2019 12:50:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Ode to a Preposition The Moscow Times 00:09:47 Russian prepositions are a mixed bag. Some are fairly easy. Then there is при. При is a nightmare. Russian prepositions are a mixed bag. Some are fairly easy. Then there is при. При is a nightmare. language, michelle berdy, fun., prepositions, moscow, grammar, putin, russian no full 66 16b67ff6-d354-49a7-9ab5-f6211b3f893f No Brexit For Russia In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2019 07:25:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> No Brexit For Russia The Moscow Times 00:06:46 In the rumor mill that is modern life, news of a new Russian verb flew around the social media this week: to Brexit. In the rumor mill that is modern life, news of a new Russian verb flew around the social media this week: to Brexit. language, backstop, english, russia, michele berdy, theresa may, brexit, putin, moscow times no full 65 02330b7c-c342-454b-a823-2e9ca94f4400 Catastrophes, Geopolitical and Otherwise In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 16 Jan 2019 09:24:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Catastrophes, Geopolitical and Otherwise The Moscow Times 00:09:08 About once a year, there is yet another discussion of how best to translate Vladimir Putin’s assessment of the dissolution of the Soviet Union. About once a year, there is yet another discussion of how best to translate Vladimir Putin’s assessment of the dissolution of the Soviet Union. soviet union, russia, michele berdy, twitter, putin, moscow times no full 64 a5a73510-810d-4259-b922-b4485718953a Happy New Year From Your Leader In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Fri, 28 Dec 2018 12:37:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Happy New Year From Your Leader The Moscow Times 00:07:15 A short history of Russian New Year's Eve addresses. A short history of Russian New Year's Eve addresses. no full 63 0358b413-c816-4248-81a8-c1aa0220c9c5 Russian Words of the Dreary Year In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2018 12:23:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Russian Words of the Dreary Year The Moscow Times 00:08:05 Want to know what words and expressions a panel of linguists chose as Russian words of the year? Pour a stiff one before reading. Want to know what words and expressions a panel of linguists chose as Russian words of the year? Pour a stiff one before reading. no full 62 4daea7c1-69ae-4f80-bdf0-1a90ea37fa0a How To Dress Your Russian Holiday Tree In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2018 15:08:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> How To Dress Your Russian Holiday Tree The Moscow Times 00:06:32 A Russian primer on holiday tree decoration from an expert. No, really. A Russian primer on holiday tree decoration from an expert. No, really. no full 61 d213d7d1-6331-43e4-b93c-6e11eec74b78 The Year of Living Toxically In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 12 Dec 2018 19:24:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> The Year of Living Toxically The Moscow Times 00:07:35 What’s a toxic relationship? A toxic crowd? A toxic person? Who knows? But it sounds bad. What’s a toxic relationship? A toxic crowd? A toxic person? Who knows? But it sounds bad. no full 60 fbf91f55-0403-49d8-8181-1cc27982e55f Eat Your Grammar Spinach In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 5 Dec 2018 13:51:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Eat Your Grammar Spinach The Moscow Times 00:09:21 A simple query led to grammatical confusion — among experts! If grammarians are confused, what's a poor foreigner to do? A simple query led to grammatical confusion — among experts! If grammarians are confused, what's a poor foreigner to do? no full 59 cbafa2b9-8004-443c-8137-698ddddf2b03 Russian Wisdom and Wiseguys In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:24:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Russian Wisdom and Wiseguys The Moscow Times 00:06:17 Wisdom, in Russia - and presumably in Russia - is a walk on a tightrope. Wisdom, in Russia - and presumably in Russia - is a walk on a tightrope. no full 58 57f44e3d-5645-4f44-96e9-cbdd12fb89fb How Sweet It Is in Russian In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2018 09:45:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> How Sweet It Is in Russian The Moscow Times 00:08:08 On Moscow baristas, polite cliches, and the mysteries of ancient Russian taste buds. On Moscow baristas, polite cliches, and the mysteries of ancient Russian taste buds. no full 57 82f945bf-8a2c-4a7c-afb8-0f69c28d7d0d How Good is a Russian Not Bad? In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 7 Nov 2018 14:44:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> How Good is a Russian Not Bad? The Moscow Times 00:06:25 Language specialists have been having a grand time with the phrase “not bad,” trying to determine how it measures up on the Good-O-Meter with the Russian word неплохо (not bad). Language specialists have been having a grand time with the phrase “not bad,” trying to determine how it measures up on the Good-O-Meter with the Russian word неплохо (not bad). no full 56 78d91533-74f6-4742-8955-84d0ce45e061 What's the Story, Morning Glory? In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2018 13:37:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> What's the Story, Morning Glory? The Moscow Times 00:06:26 Sometimes in Russian it’s the easy words that kill you. Sometimes in Russian it’s the easy words that kill you. no full 55 3c0e9bb8-54d8-4986-a713-abd15f13d536 Extreme Russian Grammar In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2018 16:53:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Extreme Russian Grammar The Moscow Times 00:09:26 There are five exceptions which require two “n’s” in Russian participles. There are five exceptions which require two “n’s” in Russian participles. no full 54 e3a00c3e-ff68-4f0f-a05b-25df9854c85b Russian Autumn Fun In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 3 Oct 2018 14:27:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Russian Autumn Fun The Moscow Times 00:07:21 What's autumn? A song by DDT? Well yes, but much more. What's autumn? A song by DDT? Well yes, but much more. no full 53 2d4038c4-a013-4ece-bbfd-f94bd876e945 Of Meat and Men In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

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]]> Of Meat and Men The Moscow Times 00:06:21 Last week most of the journalists in Moscow spent much more time than they wanted looking up cuts of meat in dictionaries. Last week most of the journalists in Moscow spent much more time than they wanted looking up cuts of meat in dictionaries. no full 52 6b654090-31ad-4f11-8d4d-c75e2ead552c Seventeen Moments, Seventeen Thousand Jokes In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2018 10:04:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Seventeen Moments, Seventeen Thousand Jokes The Moscow Times 00:07:39 As far as spies and jokes go, Stierlitz is the gift that keeps giving. As far as spies and jokes go, Stierlitz is the gift that keeps giving. no full 51 68497db4-100e-4d2d-b8cf-02968c7d66fa What Do They Say About Moscow? In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2018 10:42:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> What Do They Say About Moscow? The Moscow Times 00:06:17 This weekend Moscow celebrates День города (City Day), which is actually a misnomer. This weekend Moscow celebrates День города (City Day), which is actually a misnomer. no full 50 33d2bcf4-efd3-4d21-895e-55a2534afa3f Russian Chickens Get a Bad Rap In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

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]]> Russian Chickens Get a Bad Rap The Moscow Times 00:05:08 This is the Russian version of “don’t count your chickens until they’re hatched.” This is the Russian version of “don’t count your chickens until they’re hatched.” no full 49 832c3044-4fb2-4af7-ab91-2ccfe43f3f26 Russian Horseradish With a Real Kick In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

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]]> Russian Horseradish With a Real Kick The Moscow Times 00:06:17 Its bitterness has given us two terrific expressions. Its bitterness has given us two terrific expressions. language, times, russia, moscow, horseradish, russian no full 48 73f8917f-e2a9-4343-a5a6-504f88dafd89 Falling For Cheburashka In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 22 Aug 2018 13:36:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Falling For Cheburashka The Moscow Times 00:06:17 Once upon a time, a furry little creature lived happily in a tropical forest. Once upon a time, a furry little creature lived happily in a tropical forest. language, times, cheburashka, russia, union, moscow, soviet, russian no full 47 41a27211-0ba1-4989-b950-871fa99f6680 What’s in a Russian Word? Just About Everything In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

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]]> What’s in a Russian Word? Just About Everything The Moscow Times 00:06:47 You know how you can tell ahead of time that you’re going to have trouble with a Russian word? You know how you can tell ahead of time that you’re going to have trouble with a Russian word? michele, language, установить, polysemy, berdy, the moscow times, russian, многозначность no full 46 b709a7f8-a8a5-4816-b28d-d92992980b30 Blowing Your Top the Russian Way In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

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]]> Blowing Your Top the Russian Way The Moscow Times 00:06:56 Feeling a little testy? Experiencing some rage? Losing it? Great. Here are some ways to say that in Russian. Feeling a little testy? Experiencing some rage? Losing it? Great. Here are some ways to say that in Russian. michele, language, anger, times, moscow, the, berdy, russian no full 45 1e70fd63-d35c-434d-86e8-df917cbb9783 Let's Play in Russian In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

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]]> Let's Play in Russian The Moscow Times 00:05:48 "So how about those Mets?" sounds different in Russian. "So how about those Mets?" sounds different in Russian. michele, language, times, moscow, the, berdy, world cup, russian, play no full 44 3c5cf464-cccd-4920-b38c-436ecf60717d Muddling the Masses, Russian Style In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2018 10:25:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Muddling the Masses, Russian Style The Moscow Times 00:07:52 What do you call that unpopular new law? Oh, something good. Something really good. What do you call that unpopular new law? Oh, something good. Something really good. michele, language, times, moscow, the, berdy, pensions, russian no full 43 2db2a1bd-bf4f-41ca-898e-ab7dd2f795c5 Thanks For the (Linguistic) Memories In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

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]]> Thanks For the (Linguistic) Memories The Moscow Times 00:05:56 Foreigners leave Russia with kokoshniki and happy memories. What do they leave behind? Words, of course! Foreigners leave Russia with kokoshniki and happy memories. What do they leave behind? Words, of course! michele, language, times, english, french, moscow, the, berdy, world cup, history, russian, dutch no full 42 add95853-1c0c-4ff9-ab35-674968871619 Moscow's Merchants, Malls, and Walls In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 11 Jul 2018 12:56:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Moscow's Merchants, Malls, and Walls The Moscow Times 00:05:41 The names of Moscow's most important landmarks might not mean what you think. The names of Moscow's most important landmarks might not mean what you think. michele, language, times, moscow, the, berdy, world cup, etymology, russian no full 41 b962a791-b722-4ceb-865f-76d53844c39f Russia's Summer Folk Head Out to the Dacha In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Thu, 5 Jul 2018 12:02:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Russia's Summer Folk Head Out to the Dacha The Moscow Times 00:05:12 Where did everyone go? Where you should be — at the dacha! Where did everyone go? Where you should be — at the dacha! michele, language, times, moscow, dacha, the, berdy, world cup, russian no full 40 b20f6194-9378-47c6-bdf0-41f0d1157a5f The Cranky Tourist's Russian Phrasebook In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 27 Jun 2018 12:04:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> The Cranky Tourist's Russian Phrasebook The Moscow Times 00:06:14 Hey, football fans, welcome to Russia! Hey, football fans, welcome to Russia! michele, language, times, moscow, the, berdy, world cup, russian no full 39 6ae1499d-e2b1-49f1-ad2c-e5b4f992b9a1 A Butterfly on the Football Field In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2018 09:46:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> A Butterfly on the Football Field The Moscow Times 00:04:51 Here's what the Russian fans are screaming about. Here's what the Russian fans are screaming about. michele, language, times, soccer, russia, world, football, moscow, berdy, world cup, russian, cup no full 38 cd6c3bdc-2a8b-47e0-9805-807579901521 Russian Grammar? Really? In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2018 12:28:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (michele, berdy, russian, language, moscow, times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Russian Grammar? Really? michele, berdy, russian, language, moscow, times 00:05:43 Today we’re starting with a reader survey. Today we’re starting with a reader survey. no full 37 60bbe791-4139-4df0-8366-72c9c7edfb92 The Strange Case of Russian Provocation In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 6 Jun 2018 07:54:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> The Strange Case of Russian Provocation The Moscow Times 00:05:29 Note that the victim is always Russia and that the U.S. is always guilty. Note that the victim is always Russia and that the U.S. is always guilty. michele, language, times, russia, moscow, agent, provocation, berdy, provocateur no full 36 cf85ba7c-4b8a-4866-ab6c-b8b50df23cd3 Why Is Russia Bombing Its Own City? In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 30 May 2018 09:21:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Why Is Russia Bombing Its Own City? The Moscow Times 00:04:48 For the uninitiated, reading the Russian newspapers these days can be terribly upsetting. For the uninitiated, reading the Russian newspapers these days can be terribly upsetting. michele, language, times, moscow, berdy, bombing no full 35 1b4c67d2-0d32-41f3-8dc6-4c122431e95b Putin's Bad Russian Conservatism In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 23 May 2018 10:33:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Putin's Bad Russian Conservatism The Moscow Times 00:06:15 Vladimir Putin: your basic translation nightmare. Vladimir Putin: your basic translation nightmare. michele, times, moscow, berdy, putin, russian, langauge no full 34 a543da5a-da85-4c44-9b60-8c0d616c7195 Putin's Language (R)Evolution In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 16 May 2018 12:24:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Putin's Language (R)Evolution The Moscow Times 00:07:42 Vladimir Putin has turned into a boring speaker. Vladimir Putin has turned into a boring speaker. no full 33 8e28d359-0cea-4375-9746-c5782d76080f Russian Hell Hath No Fury In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 9 May 2018 11:52:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (michele, berdy, russian, language, angry, hell, fury) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Russian Hell Hath No Fury michele, berdy, russian, language, angry, hell, fury 00:05:11 Let’s bounce off the walls. Let's hit the ceiling and blow a gasket. Let’s bounce off the walls. Let's hit the ceiling and blow a gasket. no full 32 7ad247be-4055-47a6-b2d7-c90c5a66848a In Russian, Blame the Cat In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

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]]> In Russian, Blame the Cat The Moscow Times 00:05:15 In Russian, male cats are fairly positive creatures. The same cannot be said for their female feline friends. In Russian, male cats are fairly positive creatures. The same cannot be said for their female feline friends. michele, language, times, russia, cat, moscow, berdy, russian, blame no full 31 e6860b20-fc3d-4531-8055-19e279215f75 Why Does a Russian Cat Weep? In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2018 09:21:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Why Does a Russian Cat Weep? The Moscow Times 00:05:13 First of all, there isn’t an animal called “cat” in Russian. First of all, there isn’t an animal called “cat” in Russian. no full 30 20b1ce41-f893-4198-9394-c7c531924de1 Of Robes and Irresponsibility in Russian In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

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]]> Of Robes and Irresponsibility in Russian The Moscow Times 00:07:07 Among the many words used to describe the horror in Kemerovo, a couple words keep coming up. Among the many words used to describe the horror in Kemerovo, a couple words keep coming up. michele, language, times, moscow, berdy, russian, irresponsibility, kemerovo no full 28 fc1ccfe8-c5a7-4048-ac13-08415e77f32e The Bear Russian Truth In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 18 Apr 2018 12:51:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> The Bear Russian Truth The Moscow Times 00:05:22 In the Russian metaphorical and mythical universe, the bear is a contradictory creature. In the Russian metaphorical and mythical universe, the bear is a contradictory creature. michele, language, times, ursine, moscow, bears, bear, berdy, russian no full 29 25773d3a-d7db-4016-9d33-ff944ed5d9d6 What Kind of Leader is Vladimir Putin? In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language. y

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]]> What Kind of Leader is Vladimir Putin? The Moscow Times 00:05:43 Before he was just our president and could be replaced. But now he is our leader. Before he was just our president and could be replaced. But now he is our leader. michele, language, president, berdy, the word's worth, putin, russian, leader no full 27 7e31a562-6d19-4288-8de4-b80ac34b9f50 Theresa May Ate What? In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language. y

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]]> Theresa May Ate What? The Moscow Times 00:05:39 What Englishwoman? What did she mess up? Where did she poop? What Englishwoman? What did she mess up? Where did she poop? no full 26 efe10a82-4010-4aab-94f7-f3cb452c6e6a Harassment Russian Style In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2018 09:29:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Harassment Russian Style The Moscow Times 00:06:00 How is it that I’ve never written about домогательство? How is it that I’ve never written about домогательство? michele, language, times, russia, moscow, harassement, berdy no full 25 86cde5e6-3ef5-4718-af7f-fb997e844a15 An Ode to У In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 7 Mar 2018 14:57:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> An Ode to У The Moscow Times 00:05:21 One of the nerdy things I like to do is read scholarly papers on Russian grammar. Hey — whatever floats your boat, right? One of the nerdy things I like to do is read scholarly papers on Russian grammar. Hey — whatever floats your boat, right? michele, language, preposition, у, berdy, russian, moscow times no full 24 067edd30-6a98-4079-a6b1-6a0dc125f0c0 Who's Sorry Now? In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 21 Feb 2018 09:31:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Who's Sorry Now? The Moscow Times 00:05:33 Now that it's Lent, how exactly do you ask forgiveness in Russian? It's tricky. Now that it's Lent, how exactly do you ask forgiveness in Russian? It's tricky. no full 23 890615dc-81a5-498b-861b-a0f3f6518ce1 Be My Russian Valentine In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

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]]> Be My Russian Valentine The Moscow Times 00:07:28 February in Russia is the start of the great Month of Love February in Russia is the start of the great Month of Love michele, love, times, moscow, day, berdy, valentine, moscow times no full 22 859c3706-90a9-4204-8ad2-ea4c0657f007 I Get a (Russian) Thrill Out of You In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 7 Feb 2018 09:24:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> I Get a (Russian) Thrill Out of You The Moscow Times 00:05:39 Originally the word for a narcotic high, кайф is probably not a word your cultured pensioner-neighbor Мария Ивановна would use. Originally the word for a narcotic high, кайф is probably not a word your cultured pensioner-neighbor Мария Ивановна would use. michele, language, russia, berdy, thrill, narcotic, russian, кайф no full 21 77f5ba04-6587-4900-ad76-94cbec8cf0f7 (Not) Speaking Ill of the Dead in Russian In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 31 Jan 2018 08:07:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> (Not) Speaking Ill of the Dead in Russian The Moscow Times 00:05:33 Director Igor Ugolnikov said the film "The Death of Stalin" blackened the memory of Russians who defeated fascism Director Igor Ugolnikov said the film "The Death of Stalin" blackened the memory of Russians who defeated fascism stalin, dead, the, film, death no full 20 57c016bb-e152-453e-af6f-d93607114e69 What Did Trump Call Them? What's the Russian for That? In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 24 Jan 2018 09:12:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> What Did Trump Call Them? What's the Russian for That? The Moscow Times 00:06:14 Дыра: a hole; a place in the middle of nowhere; a lousy, dirty place Дыра: a hole; a place in the middle of nowhere; a lousy, dirty place michele, shit, shithole, word's, hole, berdy, дыра, worth no full 19 6f136ef6-6719-44d4-ab37-ec77fc0f1cc4 Scary and Weird Russian Slang In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 17 Jan 2018 13:06:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Scary and Weird Russian Slang The Moscow Times 00:04:59 Just like every other year, my neighbors and I are relieved that the holidays are almost over. Just like every other year, my neighbors and I are relieved that the holidays are almost over. no full 18 498b89a8-777c-445f-a04e-09da96493f3c Russian Words of the Year for 2017 In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 3 Jan 2018 08:32:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Russian Words of the Year for 2017 The Moscow Times 00:05:47 This year I found the list to be rather depressing This year I found the list to be rather depressing michele, russia, word's, berdy, worth, russian language no full 17 ffac2345-1177-4930-8821-03d9bdc15a81 A Modern Russian Christmas Carol In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 27 Dec 2017 08:15:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> A Modern Russian Christmas Carol The Moscow Times 00:01:53 O царь of wonder, царь of night O царь of wonder, царь of night michele, times, moscow, christmas, berdy, carol no full 16 eb390d75-2515-4130-85c2-9a1c50e8a5da More Fun With Russian Measures In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 20 Dec 2017 08:50:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (michele, berdy, moscow, times, measurement, pud) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> More Fun With Russian Measures michele, berdy, moscow, times, measurement, pud 00:06:42 I simply refuse to believe that six sotkas are .15 of an acre. I simply refuse to believe that six sotkas are .15 of an acre. i simply refuse to believe that six sotkas are .15 acre no full 15 d751d90c-c7fd-439d-a5f1-efbcd48a1f32 Measuring Up the Old Russian Way In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2017 11:07:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Measuring Up the Old Russian Way The Moscow Times 00:05:57 So was it a big hole or not? So was it a big hole or not? michele, аршин, measures, вершок, berdy no full 14 c128538e-e2fc-4a2b-a977-4d541bfb737d The Winds of Russian Change In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 6 Dec 2017 10:30:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> The Winds of Russian Change The Moscow Times 00:05:21 I don’t like change. I'm not good at it. I'm more a fan of: “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” I don’t like change. I'm not good at it. I'm more a fan of: “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” michele, изменять, изменить, berdy, change no full 13 bfb54df4-a54f-4e9f-b1f5-dabdc3f0ec29 The Ungrateful Russian Wretch In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2017 09:03:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> The Ungrateful Russian Wretch The Moscow Times 00:07:31 Every year around Thanksgiving, I think about благодарность (gratitude). This year, I broke with tradition to write about неблагодарность (ingratitude) in Russian. To my surprise, it’s slim pickings. Every year around Thanksgiving, I think about благодарность (gratitude). This year, I broke with tradition to write about неблагодарность (ingratitude) in Russian. To my surprise, it’s slim pickings. michele, gratitude, благодарность, berdy, неблагодарность, thanksgiving, ingratitude no full 12 2dd2c95e-c558-44c6-8647-56e8b9425084 A Very Russian Mishmash In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2017 07:34:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> A Very Russian Mishmash The Moscow Times 00:05:59 Studies show that there is a direct correlation between level of turmoil and number of consonants in words used to describe it. Okay, I made that up. Studies show that there is a direct correlation between level of turmoil and number of consonants in words used to describe it. Okay, I made that up. michele, mishmash, berdy, russian no full 11 d197a319-dba0-47f4-a333-3ac1c4750553 The Soviet Language Revolution In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2017 09:55:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> The Soviet Language Revolution The Moscow Times 00:10:01 This week Russia may not be marking the 100th anniversary of the 1917 Revolution with much fanfare, but I am. This week Russia may not be marking the 100th anniversary of the 1917 Revolution with much fanfare, but I am. michele, berdy, revolution no full 10 495d2df9-c901-4505-be3c-4f24036459b0 Sounding Smart in Russian — Sometimes In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 8 Nov 2017 12:43:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Sounding Smart in Russian — Sometimes The Moscow Times 00:04:48 I am a big fan of what Russians call вводные слова, or parenthetical words. I am a big fan of what Russians call вводные слова, or parenthetical words. look, смотри no full 9 953ce137-aede-441f-bd9d-4475d773d137 Love as a Russian Chemistry Experiment In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 1 Nov 2017 12:16:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Love as a Russian Chemistry Experiment The Moscow Times 00:04:49 The what between Marshall and Lily? Oh, the “chemistry" between Marshall and Lily! The what between Marshall and Lily? Oh, the “chemistry" between Marshall and Lily! no full 8 08ca7332-df83-468c-a3e2-9038b719c64c Coming Unglued in Russian In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Tue, 24 Oct 2017 09:58:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Coming Unglued in Russian The Moscow Times 00:04:53 Разболеться: to be very ill or in great pain Разболеться: to be very ill or in great pain ill, sick, pain, разболеться no full 7 a4c0ed7e-71cf-4dc6-984d-5c98427d1a22 25 Russian Words For 25 Years: Part Two In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2017 07:52:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> 25 Russian Words For 25 Years: Part Two The Moscow Times 00:07:32 The place: Moscow. The year: 2005. The place: Moscow. The year: 2005. пробка, гламурный, traffic no full 6 30539276-51ac-4550-9483-0b0aa4d13173 25 Russian Words For 25 Years: Part One In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2017 08:22:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> 25 Russian Words For 25 Years: Part One The Moscow Times 00:06:25 You’ll have to forgive us for being a nostalgic mood these days. You’ll have to forgive us for being a nostalgic mood these days. times, michele berdy, moscow, хозрасчёт, moscow times no full 5 4732189c-712f-44cf-8246-c29976c4e11a That's a Russian Laugh and a Half In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 4 Oct 2017 08:34:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> That's a Russian Laugh and a Half The Moscow Times 00:04:36 A funny thing happened on the way to work this morning… A funny thing happened on the way to work this morning… ржу, hoot, laugh, funny no full 4 6c6c75a5-1402-4003-b1af-87c644658663 The Sweet Smell of Russian Money In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2017 07:28:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> The Sweet Smell of Russian Money The Moscow Times 00:05:58 The thing about cash is — you can’t tell if it’s hard-earned, clean or dirty. The thing about cash is — you can’t tell if it’s hard-earned, clean or dirty. деньги, cash, money no full 3 5a295b4f-fe36-4fed-927f-fa4e3ee3594e The Russian Shame Game In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2017 09:30:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> The Russian Shame Game The Moscow Times 00:05:37 Is there any emotion more satisfying than righteous indignation? Is there any emotion more satisfying than righteous indignation? shame no full 2 1d1d2ade-6ce0-44e5-9a76-c420b1043a41 Russian Grammar Friday In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2017 16:19:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Russian Grammar Friday The Moscow Times 00:05:54 Okay, since it’s the start of a new school year, this is Grammar Friday. Okay, since it’s the start of a new school year, this is Grammar Friday. согласование: agreement no full 1 73953ad9-492c-4bb9-844e-c4243d9887ff What Is the Word’s Worth? In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2017 15:48:00 +0000 themoscowtimes.com@gmail.com (The Moscow Times) https://themoscowtimes.com In The Russian Word’s Worth, Michele Berdy deciphers and translates великий могучий — the great and powerful — Russian language.

]]> What Is the Word’s Worth? The Moscow Times 00:01:44 I’ve been writing the Word’s Worth column for over 15 years now, deciphering Russian language. It never gets boring. Now it's coming to you as a podcast. Here's why. I’ve been writing the Word’s Worth column for over 15 years now, deciphering Russian language. It never gets boring. Now it's coming to you as a podcast. Here's why. no full 0