Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'exposition'

English Word: exposition

Key Russian Translations:

• экспозиция [ɛkspɐˈzʲit͡sɨjə] - [Formal, Used in artistic or literary contexts]
• выставка [ˈvɨstəfkə] - [Informal, Plural possible, Used for physical exhibitions]
• разъяснение [rəzʲɪˈjænʲɪje] - [Formal, Used in explanatory or educational contexts]

Frequency: Medium (Common in cultural, academic, and media discussions, but not everyday conversation)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate; requires understanding of noun declensions and contextual usage; for 'экспозиция', it's B2 due to more nuanced applications)

Pronunciation (Russian):

экспозиция: [ɛkspɐˈzʲit͡sɨjə]

выставка: [ˈvɨstəfkə]

разъяснение: [rəzʲɪˈjænʲɪje]

Note on экспозиция: The stress is on the fourth syllable; be careful with the palatalized 'зʲ' sound, which can be challenging for English speakers. Variations in fast speech may soften the vowels.

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Meanings and Usage:

Meaning 1: A comprehensive explanation or description of ideas (e.g., in writing or speech)

Translation(s) & Context:

• экспозиция - Used in formal writing, such as essays or literary analysis, to describe the introductory part of a narrative.
• разъяснение - Applied in educational or professional settings for clarifying complex concepts.

Usage Examples:

• В романе автора экспозиция занимает первые главы, где вводятся основные персонажи.

  In the author's novel, the exposition occupies the first chapters, where the main characters are introduced.

• Это разъяснение поможет понять исторический контекст экспозиции произведения.

  This explanation will help understand the historical context of the exposition of the work.

• Без четкой экспозиции идеи, аудитория может запутаться в деталях.

  Without a clear exposition of ideas, the audience might get confused in the details.

• В лекции профессор дал подробное разъяснение экспозиции теории эволюции.

  In the lecture, the professor provided a detailed exposition of the theory of evolution.

Meaning 2: An exhibition or display, such as in a museum or fair

Translation(s) & Context:

• выставка - Common in cultural events, referring to physical displays of art or products.
• экспозиция - Used for more structured or thematic exhibitions, often in museums.

Usage Examples:

• Музейная экспозиция включает редкие артефакты из древней Руси.

  The museum exposition includes rare artifacts from ancient Rus.

• На выставке современного искусства были представлены инновационные инсталляции.

  At the exposition of contemporary art, innovative installations were presented.

• Эта выставка посвящена истории русской живописи и привлекает тысячи посетителей.

  This exposition is dedicated to the history of Russian painting and attracts thousands of visitors.

• Экспозиция в галерее была организована с учетом хронологического порядка.

  The exposition in the gallery was organized in chronological order.

• Посетители восторгались разнообразием на выставке народного ремесла.

  Visitors were delighted by the variety at the exposition of folk crafts.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

For 'экспозиция' (feminine noun, 1st declension):

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	экспозиция	экспозиции
Genitive	экспозиции	экспозиций
Dative	экспозиции	экспозициям
Accusative	экспозицию	экспозиции
Instrumental	экспозицией	экспозициями
Prepositional	экспозиции	экспозициях

For 'выставка' (feminine noun, follows standard declension with no irregularities):

It inflects similarly to 'экспозиция', but is more commonly used in plural for multiple events. No major irregularities.

For 'разъяснение' (neuter noun, follows standard patterns and does not change significantly):

It is invariant in many forms but follows basic neuter declension rules.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • просветление (more spiritual connotation, used in philosophical contexts)
  • изложение (focuses on written presentation)
  • демонстрация (for exhibitions, implying a show or display)
• Antonyms:
  • сокрытие (hiding or concealment)
  • искажение (distortion or misrepresentation)

Related Phrases:

• Художественная экспозиция - A artistic exposition; refers to a curated display of art in a gallery.
• Подробное разъяснение - Detailed exposition; used for thorough explanations in lectures or documents.
• Международная выставка - International exposition; common for global events like trade fairs.

Usage Notes:

'Экспозиция' is the most direct translation for 'exposition' in literary or artistic contexts, aligning closely with English usage, but it carries a formal tone and is less common in casual speech. Choose 'выставка' for physical events to match everyday Russian. Be mindful of grammatical gender (feminine) when constructing sentences, as it affects adjectives and verbs. For multiple meanings, context is key—e.g., use 'разъяснение' when emphasizing clarification in educational settings.

• Always consider the audience: Formal contexts prefer 'экспозиция', while informal ones might use 'выставка'.
• Synonyms like 'изложение' can be interchangeable but often imply a more narrative style.

Common Errors:

English learners often confuse 'экспозиция' with 'экспозиция' in English, leading to incorrect declension. For example, they might say "в экспозиция" instead of the correct genitive "в экспозиции". Correct usage: Use the proper case, e.g., "Я посетил экспозицию" (I visited the exposition) vs. Error: "Я посетил экспозиция". This stems from not adapting to Russian case systems; always check the sentence structure for accuracy.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, 'экспозиция' often relates to the rich tradition of literature and art, such as in the works of Tolstoy or in major museums like the Tretyakov Gallery. It embodies the value placed on detailed storytelling and visual displays, reflecting Russia's historical emphasis on intellectual and artistic depth.

Related Concepts:

• экспонат (exhibit item)
• сюжет (plot, in literary contexts)
• лекция (lecture)