May 17, 2003 14:54
21 yrs ago
Russian term

Это следует приветствовать: Can I say - this is very welcome

Russian to English Art/Literary
The freedom of speech and the freedom of press are indeed one of the major and truly democratic achievements. In our country, mass media are set no restrictions whatsoever and, no doubt, this is very welcome.
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This should be welcomed

or:
This can only be welcomed
or: One can only welcome this
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks, again"
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I think you can.

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anybody/ everybody can only welcome it

Hope it helps. Good luck & best wishes, Helena7!
Re.: 5. Russian-English Dictionary over 160 000 words & expressions, 1997,
ISBN 5-200-02419
6. Russian-English Dictionary, 34 000 words approx., Soviet Encyclopedia Publ. House, Moscow, 1970

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and that should be a cause for satisfaction.

Or
and we have every reason to be happy about it
(just some more options)
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... and that should be encouraged.

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