Why does a language feel the need to borrow foreign words? Why do we need репродуктор (speaker), штангенциркуль (calipers), and вальс (waltz) when we have our own rich vocabulary? In this new episode of Orthocontrol — a cultural portrait of loanwords: from фижмы (hoop skirts) to рельсы (rails), from the French бистро (bistro) to the Russian Обломов (Oblomov) in Dutch.

We will find out how foreign words become native and how our mother tongue grows even richer.

French accents and English firmness. The history of loanwords is rich and fascinating: over centuries, the Russian language has absorbed foreign words that are now firmly rooted in our speech. Yet, with them, we inherited foreign stress patterns that aren't always easy to remember. We’ll dot all the "i's" regarding stress in the new episode of Orthocontrol.

Stress in the Russian language loves to change the rules of the game — especially in short adjectives! To save our viewers from vexing mistakes, Margarita Ksenofontova will explain the simple rules that will make your speech impeccable.

Did you know that the prefix вы- has the power to pull the stress onto itself? In this new episode of Orthocontrol, we examine when it triumphs and when it yields. Margarita Ksenofontova, PhD in Philology, reveals the great linguistic secrets of this tiny prefix.

Have you ever tried to win over бухга́лтеров (accountants)... or бухгалтеро́в? Which is correct? In this episode, Margarita Ksenofontova explains how a word’s origin and structure determine its stress. Now, no profession will be able to confuse you!

In this new episode, we are dealing with провода (wires/conduits). No, the program hasn't changed its subject! Why is it мусоропрово́д (rubbish chute) and нефтепрово́д (oil pipeline), but электропро́вод (electrical wire)? Margarita Ksenofontova explains the linguistic logic so you will never trip over a "wire" again.

Кардинальный (cardinal) or координальный? Дуршлаг (colander) or друшлаг? Попкорм or попкорн (popcorn)? In this new episode, we will break down the loanwords where mistakes are easily made and explain how to remember their correct spelling.

Редакторы (editors) and корректоры (proofreaders), but директора (directors) and профессора (professors) — how can we navigate this tricky Russian split? In this new episode of Orthocontrol, Margarita Ksenofontova explains why some professions take the ending -ы, while others take -а, and how the stress shifts in the process.

"Execute, cannot be spared" or "Execute cannot, be spared" — where should the comma go? A single punctuation mark can determine the outcome of an order, change a law, and even influence a country's economy.

Linguists count 77 ways to use commas, but do we know them all? In this new episode of Orthocontrol, we will learn how to avoid falling into punctuation traps.

Why does the stress fall on the first syllable in выкрала (stole out), but on the second in украла (stole)? In this new episode of Orthocontrol, Margarita Ksenofontova will break down the nuances of stress in Russian verbs and share ways to master rules and exceptions without rote learning!

Довезён (delivered), постро́ен (built), занята́ (occupied) — why does the stress constantly "relocate"? In this new episode, Margarita Ksenofontova, PhD in Philology, will reveal simple rules for placing stress in short participles.

Катало́г (catalog) or ката́лог: which is correct?
In this new episode of Orthocontrol, Margarita Ksenofontova explains how to correctly stress words ending in -лог and reveals which version is the literary standard and which indicates colloquialism or poor education.

How often do we use proverbs and sayings in our speech? They enter our lexicon in childhood, yet we rarely consider their origins or original meanings. In this new episode, we will examine popular idioms and find out how their meaning has been distorted over time.

“Wear it like a small icon/looking through the centuries/a medal on a ribbon/‘For the Defense of the Russian Language.’” Words regain their meaning and value. New prophets reappear. One of thMaking mistakes is unpleasant but inevitable. An extra letter, a missing word, or a poorly chosen term can await us anywhere: in the credits of famous movies, on signs, and even in official documents. In the Orthocontrol program, we will look at the most surprising and curious typos that have managed to leave their mark on history.em is Vlad Malenko.

«Войс», «краш», «тильт», and other words that leave the older generation bewildered. Meanwhile, the parents of today's teenagers once lived in «колливингах» (colivings), «скипали» (skipped) lessons, and regularly participated in «экоакциях» (eco-actions).

Confused? In this new episode, we will find out which familiar words are hidden behind these trendy terms. After all, the Russian language has everything we need — the main thing is to check the dictionary in time!

Actress and author Elzarette-Victoria Kinevard is the heroine of the new musical and poetic edition of the “Prophets” program. The poet will read a poem about our picturesque homeland with the victorious name “Russia”!

The last major poetic work by Sergei Yesenin. One of the most mysterious literary pieces of the 20th century: the poem “The Black Man”. The fateful lines of the “Ryazan Lel’s” swan song are performed by Ogannes Sukiasyan.

Bella Akhmadulina wrote the piercing confessional poem “From the depths of my misfortunes...” when she was twenty-three, having just graduated from the Literary Institute. A woman beyond time and space, she continues to captivate hearts with her enchanting word.

In this episode, her lines are performed by actress Elena Fadeyeva.

Young, talented theater and film actor Stanislav Motyrev immerses us in the poetic world of Aleksandr Blok with his unique reading. The distinctive features of this poet's work, his profound philosophy and metaphorical language come to life in the actor's voice.

A person's destiny is amazing, full of happy and joyful moments, but sometimes the clear sky of life is covered by clouds and disturbed by thunder. The main thing to remember is that whatever the path of your destiny may be, it always leads to the best, and whatever happens, “never regret anything...”

Today, you will discover a different Anna Akhmatova, with her poems about love and freedom, prayer and courage, joy and peace. Thanks to the soulful reading by theater and film actress Elena Chonishvili.

The poem “In Everything I want to Reach…” was written by Boris Pasternak during a difficult period when the literary establishment turned against the classic. In 1956, the poet wrote this reflection on the fate of creativity. It remained unpublished during Pasternak’s lifetime, appearing for the first time in 1961 in the posthumous collection “When It Clears Up”.

Theater and film actress Valeria Engels will show you Tsvetaeva's Moscow, filled with love and prayers, slowly walk you along the night embankment, and tell you what it's like to fall in love with Don Juan.

Nikolai Gumilev is a poet whose life and work are inextricably linked. The vicissitudes of fate, courage, straightforwardness, the desire to resist circumstances, and honesty shaped his destiny and became the motifs of his works. We invite you to immerse yourself in the poet's work together with theater and film actor Ivan Goryachev, who will read “The Date” in this episode of the “Prophets” program.

Daily chores and the pursuit of success sometimes cause us to lose sight of the most important things in life. Pause for a moment and allow yourself to dive into the poetic world of Robert Rozhdestvensky. The poem “A Person Needs Little...”, performed by actress and director Alexandra Zenina, will remind us of simple yet vital things…

Let the words of the great poet transport you to a winter night, where a blizzard rages outside the window and mischievous little kittens sleep sweetly by the stove.

Actress and poet Alina Burmistrova will read a warm and touching poem by Samuil Marshak.

Anna Arkanina, a prominent representative of the contemporary poetic world, became the heroine of the “Prophets” program. Her poetry is unpredictable and unexpected. You will hear a symbiosis of archaism and modernity in the poem “Do You Remember the Garden.”

Poet Evgenia Fakhurtdinova will present viewers with her heartfelt poem “My Swallow,” filled with warmth and love for the most precious person in everyone's life—their mother.

“Wear it like a small icon/looking through the centuries/a medal on a ribbon/‘For the Defense of the Russian Language.’” Words regain their meaning and value. New prophets reappear. One of them is Vlad Malenko.

The Prophets program cycle invites you to cross the bridge connecting the classics of Russian literature with today's creators. In the January issue, Roman Koval, an actor from the Modern Theater, will immerse the viewer in the story “The Blizzard," reminding us how bizarre life can be when inexplicable fate intervenes.