Moscow Under Lockdown

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