French in Russian In this issue's language insert, we look at French words that have made their way into Russian. (Link to article downloads PDF of the page.) Language
ГОПНИК, ЦАРЬ, КАРЛИК A President by any Other Name ... The various ways Russians euphemize the aging denizen of the Kremlin. Dissent Humor Language
Feminist Titles The Russian language codifies gender inequality through, among other things, misogynistic proverbs, and far from neutral job titles. What is to be done? Culture Language Women
Back in the CCCP The Russian government is obsessed with restoring the former greatness of the Soviet Union. It is well reflected in the language. Culture Government Journalism Language War
