What is the difference between русский and российский

Or should we say it is Latin had some words similar to Ukrainian. Russian and Polish languages have come from Ukrainian too. After all, the territory of the modern Ukraine was most of the time divided between other countries, so you can boldly assert that "Ukraine" was the cradle of civilization.

Nationalism in multi-national country or in global world is a pure destructive force. Ukrainian nationalists ruined my country. Russian nationalists are going to ruin Russia as well. In the modern language, especially if we speak about the official language i. Well, that's a completely different thing. Because English can refer to England, which is a part of Britain, but used carelessly by foreigners to mean the same thing as British, or when talking about language it refers to a language spoken by half the world, not just Britain.

This is not a perfect analogy in more ways than one , but the point is that 'British' now is generally used to describe something that has to do with all the UK, while 'English' currently means something more specific and regional.

This is the main difference, although there are still idiomatic and other peculiarities that muddle up this distinction: i. This is not the only pair of words like this in Russian, e. Add a comment. Active Oldest Votes. Improve this answer. OmarL OmarL 1, 8 8 silver badges 16 16 bronze badges. Community Bot 1. Sign up or log in Sign up using Google. Sign up using Facebook. Sign up using Email and Password. Post as a guest Name. Email Required, but never shown. Featured on Meta. Now live: A fully responsive profile.

Because beyond F. D, Rus. I always had and have a tremedous respest for someone studying Russian for it is such a difficult language. And I have twice respest for you, Josefina, for trying to study Russian from the inside by living in Russia. And as for illegal immigration. This bit is more for Alexey.

About 10 years ago I looked up some information for illegal immigration in States. On the website of Immigration and Naturalisation Agency numbers were available at that time only for So, according offical estimates there are about 5 millions illegal Mexicans arriving to the country every year. And Russia will be Russia in 50 years and forward thus giving the opportunity for all russophiles to study Russian language.

I think what Alexey is having problems with, and you touched on briefly at the end of your blog, is that some of the immigrants in this day and time feel that do not have to assimilate into our cultures. We the current inhabitants of the country they are choosing to immigrate to , on the other hand, should accomodate their lack of proficiency in our language, allow them all the rights and privileges of citizenship and when they are unable to support themselves or need medical care, we should provide those things as well.

I really enjoyed your perspective on this issue and look forward to your next posting. Also, enjoying a little drinking and having fun should not be looked down upon by anyone, especially a Russian. Keep having fun and enjoy your youth…. I think I have told you before, but your blog is my absolute favorite.