Archives for: "September 2008"
Корова (часть первая)
The Russian word for cow is корова. Cows are an important addition to the food supply because they provide meat мясо, milk молоко, and milk products молочные продукты. Russians who live a village деревне often own cows. A person who owns many cows might… more »
Подвигаться-подвинуться
I was searching for the best phrase to get a little more room at the table, something like "Could you move over?" or "Could you scoot over a bit, please?" My first thought was to use the verb отодвигаться-отодвинуться, but that's more like "move away"… more »
Малина
The Russian word for raspberry is малина. Raspberries are commonly used in Russia to treat sick throats and fevers during the chilly months of winter when colds are very common. As a little girl, I caught colds often and my grandmother made me hot black… more »
Борщ
One of the most traditional Russian dishes is борщ. This is a soup primarily made from beets, potatoes, cabbage, meat, and carrots. This dish is commonly served with a dollop of sour cream and rye bread. This soup dates back to the 18th century and is… more »
Чайный гриб
Many Russian people have a чайный гриб (tea mushroom) in their home. Tea mushrooms are especially useful in lowering blood pressure, regulating the digestive tract, and promoting general wellbeing. Tea mushrooms are placed in a large glass container… more »