For untrained ears, Russian and Ukrainian may sound extremely similar to one another. In fact, some people may falsely believe that Ukrainian is a dialect of Russian. A close look at both languages, however, shows that despite sharing the same linguistic roots, Russian and Ukrainian are distinct in multiple aspects. In this article, we will(…)

Russian is one of the hardest languages for native English speakers to learn. Still, this shouldn’t keep you from studying the language. Doing so will allow you to visit the beautifully diverse Russia, where you can find modern cities to rival the Western capitals, as well as vast natural landscapes. If you want to get ready(…)