Boris V. Shekhtman, Who Taught Russian to Journalists and Diplomats, Dies at 77 Mr. Shekhtman was instrumental in recasting the way foreign languages were taught. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Trump Hits Turkey When It’s Down, Doubling TariffsA Year of Violence Sees Brazil’s Murder Rate Hit Record HighViolence Erupts as Tens of Thousands Protest Corruption in RomaniaAll the World’s a Crime: Thrillers from Around the GlobeOil and New Leadership Raised Hope in Guyana. But Political Rifts Are Resurfacing.U.K. Reversal Opens Door for Chess Prodigy, 9, to Stay in Country