What are endearing Russian terms for a woman to use?
Q. The man in my life loves the Russian language and essentially everything about Russia. I would like to be able to write and say an endearing term in Russian. In English, it's not unusual to call each other dear, sweetheart, love, etc, and I want to know if there's something like this in Russian. I've seen lots of things to call girls, but those don't help.
Asked by Jaclyn - Fri Jul 17 22:50:14 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Speed is right. The best way to show affection is to use diminutive. Add "-ushka", ''-enka", "-ochka" or "-ka" at the end of a name. For example, Ruslan(ushka) ==> roos-LUN-ush-kah Vladimir=Vova=Vov(ochka) ==> VO-votch-kah Alexander=Alexasha=Sasha= Sach(enka) => SAH-shin-kah Maxim(ka) ==> mak-SEEM-kah for english names say Alex ~> Alex+ouch-kah Joseph ~> Joseph+kah John ~> John+ush-kah Josh ~> Jo-shin-kah Before the name you can also use - dear = dah-rog-OY (oy is like in toy) - darling = lew-BEE-may - can't stop looking at you = knee-nah-GLIAD-nay - little-darling = MEE-lin-key
Answered by Svetlana - Sat Jul 18 00:37:38 2009

What are Russian people usually like if you could generalize?
Q. Just wondering. What are some characteristics of Russian people that stand out and seem to be common in most Russians.
Asked by shhh - Thu Aug 23 15:07:17 2007 - - 4 Answers - 10 Comments

A. Being an Eastern European myself I cannot help but respond to the blond girl at the top. The characteristics described by her are in no way unique to Russians - both the positive and the negative. Romanians can be very rude too and Romanian women balance many things. Those particular characteristics belong to communism - PERIOD. In my country the younger generations are friendly, but the older ones have unfortunately been marked by communism in some negative ways. In public places there is a distance - and this distance is learned from the French, a culture admired very much at the turn of the century in E. Europe. (Tolstoy - Russia , Caragiale - Romania - authors that mention this in their writings) Anyway... from a Romanian… [cont.]
Answered by Brat of Brats - Thu Aug 23 17:31:33 2007

Where can I find some good Russian movies and download them?
Q. I prefer some Russian movies that is filmed in recent years. Is there any websites where I can know some hit Russian movies and some with good critics and reception. I like any kind of movies, Comedy, Sci-fi, Romance, or more serious subjects, as long as I can learn more about Russia and Russian culture through the movie. And any sites to download?
Asked by K---yi-v DyynamO - Sun Jan 11 02:11:49 2009 - - 9 Answers - 2 Comments

A. It is good idea! I will name a film which were pleasant personally to me and my family Recently made " " "12" "72 " " FM" "9 " " " " " Our classic, IMHO:) " " " " " " " " " " " " It is very small and subjectively made list. Many my friends will arrange hollywar on this theme:)
Answered by Marlen K - Sun Jan 11 11:01:09 2009

What ingredients are special in Russian food and when do they eat?
Q. Hello! Im having a school project about russian food. Here i wonder which ingredients who are special in russian food culture, and when they eat their food! Thanks in Advance!
Asked by August - Wed Mar 10 13:28:38 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Go to this website for lots of recipes: Sorry, I don't know what time they like to eat.
Answered by Joanne A. - Wed Mar 10 13:39:03 2010

How do you as a girl to a dance in Russian?
Q. I want to ask a Girl in school to go to the home coming dance with me, but i want to ask her in Russian b/c her 1st language is Russian and I think that would be so much more sweeter. So can anyone tell me how to ask in Russian? But I would a need it in a english format so I can sound it out. Can you please help me?
Asked by goss_austin - Sat Sep 26 21:25:45 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Russian doesn't really have a term for a homecoming dance - I think that's a uniquely American tradition. So you might say -- Ya ha-CHOO pree-gla-SEET teb-YA na homecoming. (I would like to invite you to homecoming.) or Ya ha-CHOO pree-gla-SEET teb-YA na bal. (I would like to invite you to the ball.) Good luck!
Answered by GPB - Tue Sep 29 07:47:23 2009

What is the name of a cold russian soup made from bitter or sour leaves?
Q. My russian grandmother used to make a soup pronounced "Cheveyal" or "Shevel". It was made from these green leaves that were sour/bitter. I want to know what these leaves/plant are. I thought it was Sorrel but its not. Any ideas. Its a very popular village soup that russians and ukranians make?
Asked by radamidov - Thu May 22 21:31:18 2008 - - 3 Answers - 3 Comments

A. sorrel is an herb. try wiki's here they do have some list of soup cold or hot from russia
Answered by _maldita_ - Thu May 22 21:42:21 2008

What is the best way to transplant Russian Sage?
Q. I have two Russian Sage bushes in my yard and my neighbor would like some of it in her's. Will Russian Sage branches create roots if soaked in water and root starter or does it need to be dug up from the roots? When is the best time to do it? Advice? Websites?
Asked by Question&Learn - Thu Aug 21 21:00:17 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It's actually pretty hard to divide Russian Sage successfully because of the woody base. It's better to take cuttings from shoots that emerge from the base of the plants in spring or early summer, or to just dig up the small offshoots that appear on the outside of established clumps. I like the idea of layering because you just place a rock on the stem touching the ground & it grows roots without much fuss. It makes sense that the bigger the root system, the better the survival rate. However, if the root system happens to be small, the plants should do OK if they have plenty of soil attached to the roots. Be sure to "water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. After the plants are… [cont.]
Answered by Marilyn B - Thu Aug 21 21:54:15 2008

How secure is the Russian financial situation in the world?
Q. They defaulted in 1998, yet their debtload seems small in comparison to other nations like U.S.A. Lately a lot of focus on the Russian presidency, and I wonder where they stand financially. I know they were running a high inflation rate, but with the current property and credit mess going on, are they doing better?
Asked by Leo Lion - Tue Dec 18 18:24:00 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The above answer is bewildering. It started well, but finished straight from the old cold war propaganda. After the fall of communism, Yeltsin sold the wealth of the country for a song to a few crooks who became multi billionaires, supported by an army of Mafiosos. By 1998 the people were starving and begging in the streets. Then Yeltsin died and Putin came in. He stamped on the mafia and tried to take back some of the looted wealth, to the screams of anguish from the US and UK who wanted to carry on exploiting the situation. Putin's policies and the high price of oil has transformed the economy and the country is now catching up with the industrialized countries. Russia, India, China and Brazil are seen as the fastest emerging… [cont.]
Answered by Franco - Tue Dec 18 19:10:27 2007

According to Russian military sources the American spy satellite which is out of control and falling to Earth?
Q. could have a source of Nuclear energy on board. According to the Vice president of the Russian Parliamentary committe for defence Igor Barinov "it is a very uncommon satellite because the solar panels cannot be seen and this means that it could have a nuclear installation on board" Barinov voiced Russian concerns that the U.S.A. has singlehandedly taken a decision which could affect all countries. Do you think there is something we are not being told?
Asked by JOMAMO - Fri Feb 15 17:42:04 2008 - - 17 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I am confused why will it burn up in the atmosphere and if the gas is explosive then is should ignite in the atmosphere so no wucking furries unless the US government have lied to us NAHHH silly me when would a politician ever lie
Answered by unknown - Fri Feb 15 17:49:59 2008

How do you translate the Russian Cyrillic alphabet into the Latin alphabet?
Q. Babelfish can translate from Russian to English, but not from Cyrillic alphabet to Latin alphabet. How do you do this, and is there some sort of translator-site which does this?
Asked by Knight of Truth - Thu Jul 16 17:11:57 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes, you can use or to perform transliterations to and from Cyrillic. I highly recommend, however, that you spend an hour some time learning the basic Cyrillic alphabet and the associated sounds and pronunciation rules, because there is no solid standard for transliteration, and people usually tend to just write out the sounds as they are used to hearing them, rather than as they are supposed to be read.
Answered by Randem - Thu Jul 16 22:26:49 2009

What is the difference between Russian classical ballet, American, and other styles?
Q. I learn ballet the Russian classical way, but what are the differences between all of these styles?
Asked by Kerry K - Sat Jan 19 17:56:10 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. In Russian classical ballet some of the movements are a little different. Also, the ballet stories like Swan Lake may have a different ending than the American one.
Answered by Valerie - Sat Jan 19 21:41:11 2008

How is Russian Orthodox religion different from others?
Q. I don't know much about religion at all; I was not raised with it. How is Russian Orthodox ( did I even spell that right? ) different from others? And are those who are Russian Orthodox considered " Christians" ? ( I know this is a stupid question; please be kind! Thanks. )
Asked by Bette Davis Eyes - Sun Nov 30 13:49:01 2008 - - 6 Answers - 1 Comments

A. I was born in an Orthodox family (even though I'm not Russian, it's the same religion - I'm Romanian). It's the sister branch of Catholicism - so yeah, it's also Christian. It was after the Great Schism in 1054 that the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church got separated. Since then, they've been disputing on which is the "most righteous" one... If you read Dostoevsky, for example, you'll see how some (prolly a bit fanatic) Orthodox Christians claimed that Catholicism was the worst sin a soul could carry. To be honest, I don't know many details about the differences, since I never actually practiced... And from what I know it's just "blabber" - the same main ideas but with "nuances". But I know the rules are a bit "kinder [cont.]
Answered by illusion - Sun Nov 30 13:54:26 2008

What are the requirements to join Russian Military?
Q. In the future, I want to join the Russian Military and help out the country. What are the requirements to join. All information is appreciated. Thanks.
Asked by Blueberries - Sun Dec 13 20:47:25 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. 1. You must be 16 years of age. 2. Obtain a waiver if you are not a Russian citizen. 3. Read and write in Russian. 4. Be able to pass a proficiency test in Russian. 5. Pass Russian army physical. 6. Pass the Russian army fitness test. A very cold one!
Answered by Jaun Ramos - Sun Dec 13 20:59:45 2009

When did the Russian revolution start?
Q. I am taking a Russian history class, and forgot my book at my school. When did the Russian revolution start, and was Joseph Stalin the dictator at the time?
Asked by Stephanieex3 - Mon Feb 2 18:51:50 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. There were three revolutions in Russia in the first two decades of the 20th Century: the 1905, the February 1917 and the October 1917. The one that led to the communists coming to power was the October Revolution. It was led by Lenin, Stalin was the editor of Pravda - the party newspaper and a member of the ruling Politburo (like the Cabinet). The exact date the revolution began was 25th October 1917. Stalin came to power after Lenin died, in 1924. See:
Answered by Spellbound - Mon Feb 2 19:06:49 2009

How long does it take to learn russian?
Q. I am living in a Russian speaking country! I am also getting tutored everyday cuz i want to speak Russian quite fluently. How long would it take to learn Russian if i get tutored everyday and i have some Russian speaking friends???Thnx!
Asked by alex - Wed Jun 9 22:41:34 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

What was the exchange rate for Russian Rubles to America Dollars in the 1970's?
Q. What was the exchange rate for Russian Rubles to America Dollars in the 1970's? Please let me know where I can find this. Thank you.
Asked by Brotherbargain - Sun Sep 23 13:21:38 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The Soviet Union set the exchange rate at 0.8 rubles to the U.S. dollar prior to 1988. This was almost entirely meaningless, however, since the ruble was not traded on legitimate currency exchanges during that time. It was illegal to take rubles out of the Soviet Union, hence they could not be spent elsewhere and therefore could not be traded outside the U.S.S.R. Tourists could exchange currency at official locations in the U.S.S.R. but there was little incentive to do so, since black market rates were much higher.
Answered by I. B. Zoxx - Sun Sep 23 18:56:30 2007

How did the supporters of the russian revolution fare better than the opponents?
Q. Please some help, i would be heaps grateful To explain the question a little more, its the supporters since the start of the russian revolution till 1928 which is the consolidation period, how were their lives better than the opponents. Eg the peasants. They started off in harsh conditions but soon they were granted more land and food. Thats all I have, please help thanks thanks
Asked by RahRah - Sun May 10 05:28:08 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Starting with the peasants. The peasants under the Tsarist regime were tenant farmers with the village council, or Mir, periodically re-allocating the land according to each villager's needs. The peasants wanted to own the land on which they worked. After the October Revolution they were granted their wishes and the landlords either fled or were arrested, some were lynched by their tenants. During the civil war period the peasants were treated very harshly; the policy of War Communism was a policy of state theft. Armed Bolsheviks went into the countryside to take any surplus grain they could find and troikas (tribunals of three Bolsheviks) set up to deal with those who hid their grain. Under the next policy, the New Economic Policy,… [cont.]
Answered by Spellbound - Mon May 11 13:47:54 2009

What are some good Russian potato recipes?
Q. My mom's of Russian descent, but since my family's been in America for over 100 years, I don't have a lot of recipes. I like potatoes and I know they are a staple in Russia. If anyone has any good Russian potato recipes please post them here. I like cooking new things.
Asked by Jeremy - Sun Mar 9 00:52:32 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Potatoes russka cut up regular potatoes about 1 1/2 ", cook with sauerkraut or red cabbage in beef broth if you have it (less if you are using sauercraut) cook until tender-(drain if using water) serve with sour cream and fresh (or dry) dill weed. Simple and common dish and like most Russian dishes has flexibility depending how much $$$ you have or whats available... Serve with Black bread and fresh butter The above mixture is also used in a filling for pirozhki, a pretty little pie using a soft sweet bread dough or puff pastry. A plain white cheese like feta is sometimes crumbled into it. When baked large they are called pirogi...The potatoes are diced smaller of course...(World Encyclopedia of Food) Maybe those recipes above are… [cont.]
Answered by birdie - Sun Mar 9 01:06:25 2008

How to wish someone a happy christian russian orthodox christmas?
Q. How to wish someone a happy christian russian orthodox christmas? I just found out my recent good friend doesnt celebrate christmas, he specifically said ' my christmas is janurary 7th' So how does he celebrate and do i wish him a merry christmas that day or how do I do so? I havent had a chance to ask him. Thanks!
Asked by kristina - Mon Dec 28 08:38:45 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. He celebrates xmas on January 7th - its still xmas, but usually with st. nick instead of santa. You would say, 'Merry xmas." You wouldn't say, "Happy christian born again non-denominational protestant xmas" would you??? or, "Happy christian southern baptist protestant xmas" or "Happy christian roman catholic xmas" Why does it matter exactly how he celebrates it - everyone celebrates xmas their own way, it's impossible to know exactly how. He probably goes to church and then comes home to a meal with family and friends.
Answered by mainlee1 - Mon Dec 28 08:48:36 2009

What were the western reactions to the Russian Revolution?
Q. Im doing this for a history speech on the Cold War. We've been told to like review the Russian Revolution (which we've never studied, awesome school) and the western reactions to it. Could you please help me?
Asked by Really Wanna Know! - Thu Jan 22 07:47:27 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Civil war The Russian Civil War, which broke out in 1918 shortly after the revolution, brought death and suffering to millions of people regardless of their political orientation. The war was fought mainly between the Red Army ("Reds"), consisting of radical communists and revolutionaries, and the "Whites" the monarchists, conservatives, liberals and moderate socialists who opposed the drastic restructuring championed by the Bolsheviks. The Whites had backing from nations such as Great Britain, France, USA and Japan. The Red Army was headed the by Leon Trotsky of the Bolsheviks and the White Army was headed by the Czars and was supported by the international community. This conflict led to an increasing degree of stress on the Reds and… [cont.]
Answered by Charles K - Thu Jan 22 08:05:17 2009