Moscow Under Lockdown

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Moscow, a city of more than 12 million, has been hit particularly hard in recent weeks by the coronavirus, bringing life in the massive metropolis to a standstill. The latest numbers indicate that nearly 2% of the city’s population has been infected with those numbers expected to continue rising. This course will prepare you to read a Russian language news article as well as watch a Russian language news report that examines the effects of the virus on the city and what measures are being taken to curb its spread. Sample vocabulary from the course include: искоренять, искоренить – to eradicate; затухать, затухнуть – to fade out; сдерживание  – containment; лёгкие – lungs; самоизоляция – self isolation

Course Content

Moscow Under Lockdown – Part 1
Moscow Under Lockdown – Part 2
Moscow Under Lockdown – Part 3
Moscow Under Lockdown – Part 4
Moscow Under Lockdown – Part 5