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Practical articles for adults learning Russian, with explanations in English and examples in Russian. Written by Nastya Nazarova.
If you're completely new to Russian, this is the first thing to read.
Start with the full Russian alphabet: 10 vowel letters, 21 consonant letters and the two signs Ь and Ъ.
Explore grammar, pronunciation, Russian for work, culture and more.
Explore Russia through video games and discover how its places, atmosphere and culture appear on screen.
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Find Russian fairy tales, short stories and novels for your level, with short plot summaries and practical reading tips.
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Explore contemporary Russian fiction and beginner reading materials, with plot summaries and practical reading tips for every level.
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Learn именительный падеж, the questions Кто? Что?, the base form and simple adjective agreement.
Read articlePractical Russian for meetings, requests, deadlines, clarification and follow-up — with audio and practice.
Read articleA dangerous contract, gambling problems, Anna Snitkina and the story behind one of Dostoevsky’s fastest-written novels.
Read articleExplore all 33 Russian letters and practise vowels, consonants and the two special signs.
Read articleLearn what the soft sign and hard sign do and how they change the way Russian words are read.
Read articleA simple guide to the Russian alphabet and pronunciation.
Read articleUnderstand the logic behind Russian cases with clear examples and interactive practice.
Read articleLearn when Russian verbs describe a process and when they show a completed result.
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Learn when to use идти, ходить, ехать and ездить in everyday Russian.
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