Ruslan

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speaks: Russian

learns: French, English, Japanese, German, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (European), Italian, Greek, Indonesian, Ukrainian, Scots Gaelic

likes: literature, fiction, psychology, language exchanges, linguistics, history, multilingual book club 01, pets, board games

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Hello there! Just a schoolboy who loves different languages, cycling and chess, or even more when the time allows.

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23.10.2024

Hello there! It’s been rather nippy around here lately. This morning, I woke up to find the sky draped in a dreary grey blanket of clouds. But the cheeky little birds didn’t seem to mind; they were
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Oct 23 - 7 min. read

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13.10.2024

The morning arrived with a right howling wind that seemed to rattle the very bones of the trees. The stormy gusts threw the branches about like errant children at play, their tops bending low as if
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Oct 14 - 13 min. read

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29.09.2024

The sunny morning greeted me with open arms as I rose from my slumber. I made my way to the bathroom, the cool tiles beneath my feet contrasting with the warmth of the sunlight streaming through the
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Oct 2 - 19 min. read

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17.09.2024

The morning kicked off with biting gusts of wind, sharp as a knife, nipping at my skin. I hunkered down under the blanket, cosy as you like, trying to squeeze out every last bit of warmth. My dog
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Sep 21 - 6 min. read

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16.09.2024

The day kicked off with the sun streaming through my window, its golden rays gently creeping into the room and dancing across the floorboards. The breeze outside had a bit of life to it, rustling
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Sep 18 - 6 min. read

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15.09.2024

The warm, sunlit day streamed through my window, bathing the room in a soft, golden glow that illuminated every corner. The gentle warmth wrapped around me like a cosy blanket, tempting me to stay
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Sep 16 - 6 min. read

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14.09.2024

Good morning. As I gazed out of the window, the sun stretched its golden arms across the sky, casting a soft, delicate glow over the city as it gradually stirred from its slumber. The sky, now a
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Sep 15 - 7 min. read

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11.09.2024

Good morning! Once again, the sun bathed the room in its warm, golden light, gently chasing away the shadows. It was as though the world had been touched by brilliance, and in that still moment, the
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Sep 12 - 5 min. read

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10.09.2024

At the stroke of seven, my morning unfurled beneath a radiant sky. The sun, like a golden brushstroke across the horizon, spilled through the window, filling the room with warmth that seeped into my
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Sep 11 - 4 min. read

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9.09.2024

At six in the morning, the world outside my window was still enveloped in darkness. The faint murmur of the city beginning to stir was barely audible as I lay in bed, reluctant to abandon the warmth
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Sep 10 - 9 min. read

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Subject: Formal Complaint and Request for Contract Termination

Subject: Formal Complaint and Request for Contract Termination Dear Sir/Madam, I trust this message finds you well. My name is Ruslan M., and I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding the
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Sep 8 - 2 min. read

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6.09.2024

The morning air was crisp, cool enough to make me pull the blanket tighter around me, but despite the chill, I still woke up later than usual. A sense of urgency immediately took over. I threw on my
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Sep 7 - 4 min. read

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The Battle of Kalavre: A Personal Account by Alexios Komnenos, Part 2

The morning air was crisp as I tightened my grip on the reins, surveying the terrain before me. Kalavre was no grand battlefield, just a rugged patch of Thracian countryside, but today it would be
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Sep 6 - 6 min. read

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September 4th, 2024.

Today was one of those crisp, cool days where the air felt fresh, and everything seemed just a little more peaceful. The kind of day that feels like a reset. I started the morning with a plate of
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Sep 6 - 4 min. read

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3.09.2024

Morning arrived under a blanket of clouds, thick and gray, as if the sky itself was wrapped in a heavy quilt. The soft patter of rain drummed against the windows, gently pulling me from sleep. With
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Sep 5 - 2 min. read

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Part one. The Battle of Manzikert

As Emperor Romanos IV Diogenes, my campaign culminating in the Battle of Manzikert in 1071 was born of necessity, driven by the imperative to safeguard the Byzantine Empire from the encroaching
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Sep 4 - 3 min. read

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1.09.2024eng

Good morning. It's the first of September, around eight o'clock, and the subtle hints of autumn are already in the air. Today, like most days, I started with a traditional Russian breakfast: a bowl
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Sep 3 - 3 min. read

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Saint Petersburg. Airport

On June 23, 2024, at 4:45 PM, my dad and I arrived at Pulkovo Airport. On the way to the airport, we stopped by St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral. I loved its baroque architecture. Initially, the airport
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Jul 1 - 6 min. read

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Welcome to the town on Neva River.

Upon arriving in Saint Petersburg, my father and I leisurely strolled along Nevsky Prospect. Our first stop was Vosstaniya Square, where the underground building stands as a fascinating landmark in
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Jun 29 - 8 min. read

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21.04.2024

21.06.2024 18:30 Greetings! As my dad and I step inside the impressive building of the Main train station, a familiar sight unfolds before us. A welcoming sign greets us at the entrance, setting the
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Jun 27 - 7 min. read

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