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5 Russian words known around the world
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There are words that are known everywhere. You won't need to translate them, either because the word has no translation or because it is such a widespread phenomenon that translation is unnecessary.
Matryoshka. Although the matryoshka is not a Russian invention, but a Japanese one, it is the Russian matryoshka that has become a globally recognized brand, and this word does not need translation at all.
Vodka. Everyone in the world understands this word. However, its origin is still controversial. Some claim that it originated from the Polish word “wodka,” which in turn is believed to derive from the common Slavic word “woda.”
Borscht. Russian cuisine is known and loved all over the world, and its specialties such as pancakes, pies, dumplings, porridge, kvass, and sour cream can be found on the menus of many foreign restaurants.
Grandmother. If you look in an English-Russian dictionary, you can see this word with the meaning “headscarf folded into a triangle.” The second meaning is an elderly Russian woman.
Samovar. This is one of the most “Russian” items. Although the first samovars appeared in China, they eventually evolved into a national symbol.
