I know a little about Lin Dan maybe because badminton is not so popular in Russia than tennis. But i know that he is the two-time olympic champion and it's incredible.

I read this phrase in "Queen of Spades" (Russian: "Пиковая дама") by Alexandr Pushkin. I think it means the same as Russian Beauty.

Maybe the result of election was very surprising because nobody expects that government will win.

German team is my favourite in Euro 2012 after our russian team lost.

Why do you need this? I think someone who really want to be vegetarian should choose this way by himself.

This dialogue from "Desperate Housewives", isn't it? It means not a drop of alcohol

Hello, I also have this problem. I'm afraid to speak English because i think that my pronunciation and grammar is not perfect. Mostly I'm afraid that english-speaking people don't understand me and i'll feel like a fool. So i also need advice how to overcome my fear and shyness.

I'm really sad to say it, but it's partly true. Racism in Russia exists and i'm very shame that it happens in our country where so many ethnic groups beside russians. But in general russian people are very kind, friendly and good-natured. So don't be afraid because more good people than bad in Russia.