Breakdown of Кстати, скоро стартует новая выставка.
новый
new
выставка
the exhibition
скоро
soon
кстати
by the way
Questions & Answers about Кстати, скоро стартует новая выставка.
What part of speech is кстати, what does it mean, and how do I pronounce it?
Кстати is a parenthetical adverb (discourse marker) meaning by the way or incidentally. It’s used to introduce a side remark. You pronounce it кста́ти, with stress on the second syllable (IPA [kstɐˈtʲi]).
Why is there a comma after кстати?
In Russian, introductory words or discourse markers like кстати are set off by commas. The comma separates the side remark from the main clause, just as in English you might write “By the way, …”.
Why is стартует in the present tense when it refers to a future event?
Russian often uses the present tense for planned or scheduled near-future events. Saying скоро стартует (“soon starts”) is perfectly normal and carries the idea “will start soon” without needing a future-tense verb.
What nuance does using стартует add compared to начнётся or откроется?
- Стартует is a loan from English start and has a dynamic, promotional flavor.
- Начнётся (will begin) is neutral and common in everyday speech.
- Откроется (will open) emphasizes the opening ceremony or that something becomes accessible.
Choosing стартует makes the announcement feel more “energetic” or marketing-oriented.