May 01, 2018 The Gentle Art of Borrowing By Michele A. Berdy On how recent foreign borrowings is shaping the Russian language. Language
March 01, 2018 Are You Out of Your Mind? By Michele A. Berdy A rather adequate look at the rise of "adekvatny" and "neadekvatny" in colloquial speech. Humor Language
January 01, 2018 Words of the Year By Michele A. Berdy Every year, a group of Russian word-lovers vote on the word – or rather words – of the year. Here are the results. Language
November 01, 2017 Home is Where Your Residence Permit Is By Michele A. Berdy A look at the evolving language of real estate in Russia. Language
September 01, 2017 Rebooting Conversations By Michele A. Berdy On how much more difficult it is becoming to have a civil conversation in Russia. Language
July 01, 2017 I Spit On You By Michele A. Berdy The many ways that spitting has worked its way into the language. Language
May 01, 2017 You Deserve a Break By Michele A. Berdy A look at the many ways of taking a break, linguistically speaking. Language
March 01, 2017 What Did He Say? By Michele A. Berdy Donald Trump sounds very different in English and in Russian. We investigate the why, and it's huge! Language
January 01, 2017 The Year in Words By Michele A. Berdy A look back at the most popular and/or infamous words and phrases of 2016.
November 01, 2016 Tomorrow is Another Day By Michele A. Berdy Looking at the linguistic and cultural challenge of reflexives.
September 01, 2016 Stumping for Trump, Lynchin' Clinton By Michele A. Berdy The electoral season is in full swing in Russia — or rather, the Russian press is in high-gear reporting, commenting, and interpreting the US presidential elections.
July 01, 2016 Birds and Bees By Michele A. Berdy Coming to grips with Russian's language of love and sex.
