Koshka is a really cute word.

[rebness]

I really enjoyed Russian tonight. More than usual, like. Chris and I got talking to a girl who is Polish-Latvian and training to be a neurosurgeon. She was interesting to talk to, and I'm sorry we didn't start chatting to her earlier. Actually, just about all of the class are really, really nice, interesting people. Except maybe that biff that asks stupid questions all the time (Why, yes, there are stupid questions, and screw anybody who says otherwise.)

Learned some interesting things. Like we need a bloody Visa to visit Russia! I Did Not Know That -- would have been embarrassing to be turned away at check-in. Hahahaha. There was other cool stuff, like...Russians traditionally celebrate Christmas on the 7th of January, and New Year a little later -- though they observe the Gregorian New Year as well, now. Father Christmas is "Ded Moroz" to them -- Grandfather Frost. I rilly like this lesson and am on best behaviour. I'm even looking forward to the surprise!exam.

There are only two drawbacks to this class:

1. Tonight, we learned that Russian for milk? Is the same as the highly offensive Greek word that basically translates to 'wanker'.

2. I realised, through my stifled attempts to control my hysterical giggles, that only Chris and I seem to be aware of the fact. I shall either force a stop to my gut reaction to laugh, or force myself to explain why I find milk so funny. I'll aim for the former. :|



ETA: I just killed a massive mosquito and there is blood along my shelf. In November. In England. WTF, global warming, wtf?

ETA PART II: Why on earth are mosquitoes in a harsher, grey, northern climate bigger than the mosquitos in say, Greece or Spain, anyway?

Comments

[ladydaydream.livejournal.com]

One of my friends is married to someone from St Petersburg so I always find it interesting talking to her and learning more about Russia.

I never thought I'd hear you say that cat is a cute word! ;)

[rebness.livejournal.com]

LMAO. I know! Am considering renaming Chud to Koshka, if only because it might make me stroke her more, or something. Then again, a cat that looks like a turd doesn't really deserve a cute name...

It's weird how Russia isn't all that far from us, well-- by international standards -- and yet, so different. Svetlana told us we'd probably be offended by the stereotypes Russians have of the Brits though, so I suppose it's all good. ;)

[airiddh1.livejournal.com]

oooh Koshka would be an excellent name for the cat I'm getting just as quick as I can get out of this fecking house (see rant on my journal!). I used to be friends with a girl frm Moscow so I always used to get Christmas cards etc at that time. I used to send her glittery make up as they couldn't get it there!

[rebness.livejournal.com]

Good luck on getting a new place -- I think you'd need a nice little kitty to christen your new home. ;)

Christmas cards from Moscow... now that would rock.

[jaffacakequeen.livejournal.com]

because they are not mosquitos :-p

and grow-up and stop giggling at the back of the class lmao. tut. tut. rulers across the knuckles. good luck on your exam.

[rebness.livejournal.com]

Nope, they're definitely mozzies. As a seasoned hunter of the species, I can confirm that. Though, seriously, apparently they were mentioned in literature/writings as being in England since like the 1400s. Or something. So Wiki tells me.

They're that bad here that I have a mind to get the pond filled in. >:O

I promise I'll behave in class. Well, until they show that videotape of the little girl asking for milk over and over again. ROFL!

[pandorasblog]

Did I tell you how madeliae told me that when she began learning Russian, they learned to say "vodka" before "water"? :D

[rebness.livejournal.com]

Ahahaa. Well, that class had their priorities right.

The important thing is this: I now know how to order a drink at the bar. Am all set for Russia! :D