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What are reflexive verbs? Reflexive verbs in Russian (Возвратные глаголы в русском языке) are verbs that end in postfix –ся / –сь. This postfix is an archaic form of the reflexive pronoun себя / self in the accusative case. This prefix merged with the initial verb in the old Russian language, creating new meanings of the corresponding verbs. […]
Adjectives are an integral part of sentences, they describe the noun (quality, color, type etc) and answer the question What kind? Genders of Russian adjectives Russian adjectives, like Russian nouns, can be of three genders – masculine, feminine or neuter, depending on the gender of the noun. They can have singular and plural form. The […]
Russian prepositions (предлоги) are usually studied in connection with Russian cases. Prepositions stand in front of a noun connecting words in phrases and adding nuances in meaning. Prepositions express location, position, direction, duration or purpose. Their function is very similar to prepositions in the English language. Russian prepositions and their connection to cases in Russian […]
Old New Year or Orthodox New YearSaturday, January 14 Orthodox New Year 2023 Why is Old New Year celebrated on January 13-14? Old New Year is an unofficial yet beloved holiday in Russia and some other countries, which got its name due to the transition to the so-called “new style”. It is celebrated annually on […]
What is a pronoun? A pronoun is a part of speech that indicates an object, features or quantities, but does not name them. Pronouns answer the questions Кто? (Who?), Что? (What?), Какой? (Which one?), Сколько? (How many?), Чей? (Whose?) etc Types of Russian Pronouns According to their meaning and grammatical features, Russian pronouns are divided into several categories: Let’s look at […]
Russian Past Tense Rules Russian Past Tense formation rules are among the simplest to remember in the Russian grammar. Using verbs in the Past Tense, you can describe events that happened in the past (no matter when it happened: 1 minute or 1 century ago). Hence the 1st rule: in Russian, everything that refers to […]
How to learn Russian? If you ask yourself how to learn Russian or any other language, you’ve come to the right spot! This blog post will help you develop your Russian language learning strategy! In fact, no matter whether you want to speak a foreign language in three months or learn juggling over the weekend, […]
Read in Russian Reading in Russian, as well as listening in Russian are indispensable if you want to improve your language skills! So, don’t miss on these activities, especially if you have an intermediate or advanced level of Russian. Here are some online resources where you can find just about everything to improve your Russian comprehension […]
How to learn Russian online? Which tools to use? Learning new languages is an entertaining process that will help you to discover the soul of other nations in the world. In addition, it allows people to study educational literature in different languages and potentially improve their career and financial life. Are you interested in the […]
What’s the difference between Russian pronouns мой (mine) and свой (one’s own)? The difference between МОЙ and СВОЙ (“mine” and “own”, respectively) is not easy to understand for Russian language learners, especially for beginners. Let’s learn to use these Russian pronouns correctly! Pronouns МОЙ and СВОЙ / ТВОЙ / ЕГО / ЕЁ / НАШ / […]
20 Most Interesting Facts About Russia You Probably Didn’t Know In this article we have prepared for you 20 most interesting facts about Russia you should know before visiting this vast, rich in history, yet so under-explored country. Russia is still quite off the beaten track for many tourists. That’s why it’s genuine and unique. […]
5 Best Writing Activities For Russian Language Learning Russian is one of the most challenging languages to learn. So, if you want to become fluent in Russian, use this handy guide on the best writing activities for beginners in Russian to help you reach your goals. How to start writing in Russian? The difficulty of […]
How To Cook Medovik: Delicious Russian Honey Cake Made Easy Learn to cook the famous Russian honey cake Medovik with this easy step-by-step guide. Medovik derives its name from the word “мед” = “honey”, “medovik” means “made with honey”. Ingredients for Medovik Flour / Мука — 400-500 gr Butter / Сливочное масло — 100 gr […]
Steve Jobs Speech in English with Russian Subtitles Learn Russian or English, phrase by phrase by watching Steve Jobs Stanford Speech (2005) with Russian and English subtitles. Don’t forget to turn ON CC – pick your language in Settings. Tip: try 0.75 speed to have enough time to read and understand. For your convenience, here […]
Possessive Pronouns in Russian – Moy Tvoy Nash Vash – And Their Conjugation by Cases Possessive pronouns in Russian (мой, твой, наш, ваш, его, её, их) conjugate according to gender, number and case. Related: Russian Pronouns – The Ultimate Guide The Russian language has 6 cases, 3 genders (Masculine, Feminine, Neuter) and 2 numbers (Singular […]
When to use Russian preposition “V” and when to use “NA”? Russian prepositions v and na (“в” and “на”) are challenging for many foreigners studying Russian. The main difficulty in using prepositions “в” and “на” lies in a large number of exceptions. Please also note that specific applications often evolved historically, therefore it is impossible […]
Russian Alphabet To read and speak Russian, you will first need to understand Russian alphabet. Russian writing and Russian script are usually the first topics to study for beginners in Russian. Russian alphabet may seem way too different from English, but don’t feel overwhelmed. You will soon notice that many Russian letters resemble Latin script. […]
How to write accent marks over Russian letters? Need to write Russian letters with accents? For a quick solution, just copy-paste them from here: А́ Е́ И́ О́ У́ Ы́ Э́ Ю́ Я́ á é и́ ó у́ ы́ э́ я́ ю́ If you type a lot in Russian and absolutely need to put accent […]
How to Make Borsch – Beetroot Soup Borsch (борщ in Cyrillic) is a hot soup that takes its red color from beetroot and tomato presence. It is a common first course dish in Russian, Ukrainian, Belorussian, and Polish cuisine. Let’s dive into the origins of borsch and discover its ingredients! Where does borsch come from? […]
What are the main differences between Russian and English languages? Learning Russian may seem like a daunting task. But is Russian so difficult? Not really! It’s just different, it requires a switch in your mindset. Some areas are even easier than English. However, an unfamiliarity with Russian culture makes many foreigners believe that Russian is […]
Learn Russian through cartoons with English subtitles! Do you love watching cartoons? How about binge-watching the best Russian cartoons with English subtitles? This is both fun and educational! We have compiled for you a 30-hour long Playlist on YouTube with the best Russian cartoons with EN subs TIPS:– It is better to watch on desktop […]
Homonyms in Russian In linguistics, homonyms, broadly defined, are words which sound alike or are spelled alike, but have different meanings. (Wikipedia, Homonyms) The term homonym comes from the Greek words Homos “identical” and Onyma “name”). In Russian language, like in many other languages, there are words that sound the same but mean different things. […]
Prefixes in Russian Verbs of Motion Prefixes in Russian verbs of motion serve to better explain the direction / nuances of the movement. Russian prefixes at a glance What is a prefix? A prefix (in Russian, приставка) is an affix, or a small part of a word, which is placed before the stem of a […]
Russian Numbers – Cardinal Numbers Cardinal numbers answer the question how much? / сколько? Russian cardinal numbers from 1 to 10 1️⃣=один 2️⃣=два 3️⃣=три 4️⃣=четыре 5️⃣=пять 6️⃣=шесть 7️⃣=семь 8️⃣=восемь 9️⃣=девять 🔟=десять Listen to the pronunciation! Russian cardinal numbers from 11 to 19 are formed by adding the root of the initial number + Old Slavic version […]
Two Forms of Future Tense in Russian Russian future tense can have two forms: simple (via adding personal endings to verbs of perfective aspect), and compound (via using the verb “to be” in the future tense + the infinitive). Russian Future Tense With Perfective Verbs (or Simple Future) Simple Future Tense in Russian is formed by the […]
Gagarin: First in Space – About the movie On April 12, 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin performed the first space flight in the history of mankind. He was selected from over 3,000 fighter pilots throughout the Soviet Union. Experience going to space together with Gagarin! Watch the full movie Gagarin: First in Space, a feature film […]
Okroshka (Russian cold soup) on mineral water How to cook okroshka? Love cooking and exploring new recipes? How about combining it with learning Russian? The most tasty Russian language learning is through cooking Russian food 🙂 Okroshka is Russian dairy cold soup. It’s easy to make and it’s so refreshing! Try it now! Ingredients for Okroshka (3-4 portions) (see recipe in […]
How to conjugate Russian nouns by cases Many learners of the Russian language struggle with Russian nouns conjugations, that is, Russian cases. Suddenly, the same word you used to know or just learned from a dictionary changes its ending and looks totally different in the text? And then how are you supposed to know which […]
Russian Verbs of Motion ходить / идти / пойти / прийти Did you ever wonder what is the difference between such Russian verbs as ходить / идти / пойти / прийти ? Well, first of all, all these verbs describe movement, therefore, they are called Russian Verbs of Motion (глаголы движения). However, in Russian, there are tenses, […]
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