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Ever wondered why a camel was once called an elephant, or how a bouquet is linked to a forest? Svetlana Skuchilina, a linguist and English teacher with a blog of over 40,000 followers, dives into these mysteries in "Zri v Koren!" (Look to the Root!). This book is a detective story for language lovers, exploring the etymological nature of Russian words related to nature and life.
Discover what connects a squirrel to a birch tree, why a chamomile is romantic beyond fortune-telling, and how an oak is linked to a sheepskin coat. With engaging author sketches and research-backed insights, Skuchilina reveals the hidden roots of everyday words. It’s a fascinating journey for anyone curious about how language grows—like a tree from its roots.
