Archives for: "November 2008"

Конфеты (часть первая)

by Olga  

The Russian word for candy is конфеты. Russians love to serve candy with tea when guests come over, and many candies are wrapped in very beautiful wrappers that make the table cheerful. A common ingredient in Russian candy is chocolate шоколад and… more »
Categories: Food, Jokes
 11/06/08 12:01:00 am, Leave a comment »

Корабль

by Olga  

The Russian word for ship is корабль. When I was a little girl, I always wanted to take a ride on a ship because I loved the ocean. My dream finally came true when my uncle rented a ship and we went sailing in the Black Sea. My mom surprised me when she… more »
Categories: Transportation
 11/05/08 12:01:00 am, Leave a comment »

Кукла

by Olga  

The Russian word for doll is кукла, as in «Куклы лежат на кровати» “The dolls are lying on the bed.” Many small Russian girls enjoy collecting dolls and placing them out on their beds as decorations. Both I and my sister had a collection of dolls that… more »
Categories: Toys
 11/04/08 12:01:00 am, 2 comments »

Гавайи

by Don  

The Russian word for Hawaii is Гавайи, and when you decline it, it has only plural endings, no singular: Nom Гавайи Acc Гавайи Gen Гавайев Pre Гавайях Dat Гавайям Ins Гавайями Those are the forms to use if you are discussing the Big Island itself. If… more »
Categories: States
 11/03/08 12:01:00 am, Leave a comment »

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