Russian given names are provided at birth or selected during a name change. Orthodox Christian names constitute a fair proportion of Russian given names, but there are many exceptions including pre-Christian Slavic names, Communist names, and names taken from ethnic ities in Russia .
Feel free to give women chocolate or flowers but know that they (generally) receive these a lot so it will not be considered a particularly “special” present. Surprisingly, perfume is a common gift for Russian women—many do not stick to just one kind and like to try and own a few different things.
The insignia of the title of "Hero of the Russian Federation" is also called the "Gold Star" medal (Russian: медаль "Золотая Звезда"), its design is similar to the Soviet variant. The "Gold Star" medal is a gold five-pointed star with smooth 15mm dihedral rays on the obverse.
Documents give details on Russia-related payments to Michael Flynn. The newly disclosed documents were released by Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), who is the top Democrat on the House Oversight
AFON (Russian: Афон): Russian form of Greek Athos, meaning "immortal." This name was given to a mountain and monastery in Abkhazia, called New Athos. Compare with another form of Afon.
Mar 01, 2018 · Depth Of Russian Politician’s Cultivation Of NRA Ties Revealed Alexander Torshin’s links to NRA leaders are deeper than previously known, NPR …
literal to give in debt; дава́ть взаймы́ = to lend literal to give on loan; дава́ть сло́во = to give one’s word; не дава́ть поко́я = to give no rest; to haunt; дава́ть на чай = to tip literal to give for tea; дава́ть кому-либо взя́тку = to bribe smb.
The Russian telecommunications system is inadequate, but improving quickly. The telex is widely used. Personal relationships play a crucial role in Russian business. Business negotiations in Russia are lengthy and may test your patience. Plan to be in for the long haul.
President Barack Obama said Dec. 29 that the compounds were being “used by Russian personnel for intelligence-related purposes” and gave Russia 24 hours to vacate them.