Classification. Russian is an East Slavic language of the wider Indo-European family.It is a lineal [citation needed] descendant of the language used in Kievan Rus’, a loose conglomerate of East Slavic tribes from the late 9th to the mid 13th centuries.
Postcolonialism. Literally, postcolonialism refers to the period following the decline of colonialism, e.g., the end or lessening of domination by European empires.
Apostrophes on the march Kazakhstan wants Kazakh written in Latin, not Cyrillic script. But it’s going to take a lot of diacritical marks
Important Announcement: (March 8, 2018) . Since its appearance, this article has caused an uproar. It has been republished dozens of times in both English and Russian, gotten over 350,000 views, and several articles have been written about it, both criticizing and supporting it, in roughly equal measure.
Babylonian mathematics were written using a sexagesimal (base-60) numeral system. From this derives the modern day usage of 60 seconds in a minute, 60 minutes in an hour, and 360 (60 x 6) degrees in a circle, as well as the use of seconds and minutes of arc to denote fractions of a degree.
Russian literature: Russian literature, the body of written works produced in the Russian language, beginning with the Christianization of Kievan Rus in …
A small press specializing in world literature and poetry in English and translation from Russian, East/Central European languages, Korean, and Chinese.
“Despite the technical improvements and selective increase in operational capability, the Russian military remains a shadow of its perceived capability.”
Understanding the Difference Between Ukrainian and Russian Languages. Even though they may sound rather similar, there is a huge difference between Ukrainian and Russian languages.
Naum Gabo: Naum Gabo, pioneering Constructivist sculptor who used materials such as glass, plastic, and metal and created a sense of spatial movement in his work.