Interesting Fact about Russia!

Russia spans 11 time zones, making it the country with the most time zones in the world. This vast expanse means that when it’s morning in Moscow, it might already be evening in Vladivostok! ⏰🌏

Words learned:

Часовой пояс (chasavòy pòyas) - time zone

Expanding your vocabulary

How to describe different types of insects in Russian?

Пчела (pchilà) - Bee

Муха (mùkha) - Fly

Бабочка (bàbachka) - Butterfly

Божья коровка (bòzhya karòvka) - Ladybug

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Popular idioms of the Russian language

Витать в облаках (vitát' v ablakákh) - "to be daydreaming"

This means that someone is lost in thought or not paying attention to what is happening around them.

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5 Most Popular Prepositions (предлогов) in Russian Language

1. В (V) - In
Я живу в Москве (Ya zhivú v Maskvé) - I live in Moscow.

2. На (Na) - On
Книга лежит на столе (Kníga lezhít na stalé) - The book is on the table.

3. С (S) - With
Я иду с друзьями (Ya idú s druz'yámi) - I am going with friends.

4. Для (Dlya) - For
Это подарок для тебя (Éto padárok dlya tebjá) - This is a gift for you.

5. О (O) - About
Мы говорим о погоде (My gavarím a pagódye) - We are talking about the weather.

Хотите, чтобы мы подробнее рассмотрели использование предлогов в русском языке? 😁

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5 Most Common Russian Conjunctions (союзов)

И - And
Я люблю чай и кофе. (Ya lyubljú chay i kófe) – I like tea and coffee.

Но (No) - But
Я хотел пойти гулять, но пошел дождь. (Ya khatél paytí gulyát', no pashyól dozhd') – I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.

Потому что (Patamú chto) - Because
Я остался дома, потому что был уставший. (Ya astálsya dóma, patamú chto byl ustávshiy) – I stayed home because I was tired.

Если (Yésli) - If
Если будет тепло, мы пойдем в парк. (Yésli búdet tepló, my paydyóm v park) – If it’s warm, we’ll go to the park.

Хотя (Khotyá) - Although
Хотя он устал, он продолжил работать. (Khotyá on ustál, on pradólzhil rabótat') – Although he was tired, he kept working.

Why is Russian considered a challenging language to learn?

Complex Grammar:

Russian is a synthetic language, meaning it relies heavily on word inflections. Nouns can take up to 12 different forms—six for the singular and six for the plural—due to its case system. Additionally, verbs are divided into perfective and imperfective aspects, a distinction that can complicate understanding and usage for learners.

Phonetic Challenges:

The phonetics of Russian also pose difficulties. The language contains sounds that may be unfamiliar to speakers of other languages, and correctly pronouncing these sounds requires practice. Moreover, word stress in Russian can be unpredictable, which adds to the challenge. The presence of several sibilant and hissing sounds, such as “ш,” “щ,” “ж,” and “ч,” further complicates pronunciation.

Hey girls! Happy International Women’s Day! 🌸

Сегодня мы празднуем вашу силу, красоту и ум! ✨ Whether you’re mastering Russian verbs or nailing those tricky cases, you’re amazing. Keep shining and learning! 🌟

С 8 Марта! Пусть ваш день будет наполнен радостью, вдохновением и любовью! 🤍

Popular idioms of the Russian language

Как на ладони (kàk na ladòni) - "as clear as day"

This means that something is very obvious or visible

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Why Is the Russian Language Considered Difficult to Learn?

Rich Vocabulary with Synonyms

Russian boasts a vast array of synonyms, each carrying subtle differences in meaning. This richness requires learners to discern fine nuances between words, adding complexity to vocabulary acquisition

Verb Aspects and Motion Verbs

Understanding the use of perfective and imperfective verb aspects poses challenges for learners. Additionally, Russian contains numerous verbs of motion, each with specific prefixes and suffixes that alter their meanings

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5 Common Russian Prepositions (предлогов). Part 2

Под (Pod) - Under
Кошка спряталась под кроватью. (Kóshka spryátalas' pod kravát'yu) – The cat hid under the bed.

После (Pósle) - After
После работы я пойду в спортзал. (Pósle rabóty ya poydú v sportzál) – After work, I’ll go to the gym.

Перед (Péred) - in front of
Мы встречаемся перед кинотеатром. (My vstretcháyemsya péred kinotiátrom) – We are meeting in front of the cinema.

У (U) - At
Я жду тебя у дома. (Ya zhdu tebyá u dóma) – I’m waiting for you at the house.

Без (Bez) - Without
Он ушел без зонта. (On ushél bez zantá) – He left without an umbrella.

Mastering these prepositions will help you express yourself more accurately in different situations and build a stronger foundation for your Russian skills! 😊😊😊

Is learning Russian really that difficult?

Yes, Russian is a challenging language. But with a structured learning approach, you can start making progress quite fast. And over time, you can even reach a high level of proficiency!

Every language has its own difficulties and unique features. But many people around the world study Russian and achieve amazing results.

Russian is widely spoken across the globe. It ranks 8th in the world by the number of native speakers. It’s also the 2nd most popular language on the internet after English! Russian is spoken in 16 countries, and in 5 of them, it is an official language.

So there’s no reason to be afraid of it! Learning Russian opens up many opportunities 😊😊😊

Popular idioms of the Russian language

Зарубить на носу (zarubít' na nasú) - "to carve on one's nose"

This means to firmly remember something or to make a mental note

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Why Learn Russian? 🌍📚

Russian is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, offering access to a rich cultural and historical heritage. Masterpieces of world literature, from Dostoevsky to Tolstoy, are best experienced in their original language. If you're passionate about history, art, or music, Russian allows you to explore them more deeply

On a professional level, Russian is one of the six official languages of the United Nations and is valuable in diplomacy, international business, and global organizations. Knowing Russian can open career opportunities and help establish strong connections with Russian-speaking professionals worldwide

Beyond its practical uses, learning any foreign language strengthens memory, enhances concentration, and even boosts happiness by activating brain areas linked to positive emotions. It also improves cognitive flexibility and helps prevent brain-related diseases

Are you learning Russian? What motivated you to start? Share your experience in the comments! ⬇️

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5 Common Russian Prepositions (предлогов). Part 3

Из (Iz) - From
Я приехал из России. (Ya priyéhal iz Rassíi) – I came from Russia

Про (Pro) - About
Мы говорим про путешествия. (My gavarím pro puteshéstviya) – We are talking about traveling

До (Do) - Until / Before
Магазин работает до 10 вечера. (Magazín rabótayet do desyatí véchera) – The store is open until 10 PM

Между (Mezhdu) - Between
Стул стоит между столом и диваном. (Stul staít mézhdu stalóm i divánom) – The chair is between the table and the sofa

Об (Ob) - About
Я думаю об этом. (Ya dúmayu ob étom) – I am thinking about it

How to Learn Russian More Effectively

Conducting lessons in Russian is highly effective for language learning. Here’s why:

Immersion: Using Russian helps students adapt to its sounds, rhythm, and structure, accelerating progress.
Communication Skills: Regular practice builds confidence and fluency in real-life conversations.
No Translation: Thinking directly in Russian avoids reliance on translation, leading to deeper understanding.

To maximize learning, focus on exercises tailored for individual practice:

Dialogue Practice: Simulate real-life conversations to improve speaking and listening skills.
Role-Playing: Act out scenarios (e.g., ordering food, asking for directions) to practice practical language use.
Sentence Construction: Create sentences using new vocabulary and grammar rules to reinforce understanding.
Error Correction: Review and correct mistakes in real-time to solidify accuracy.

The summer months 🌴☀️

1) June -  Июнь (iyún')
2) July - Июль (iyúl')
3) August - Август (áfgust)

Do you often confuse June and July? 😉

The Verb "To Be" in Russian – Quick Guide

In Russian, the verb "быть" (byt') – meaning "to be" – is often omitted in the present tense.


🔹 Present (omitted):

Я студент. (Ya studént.) – "I am a student."

Она врач. (Ona vrach.) – "She is a doctor."


🔹 Past: "был / была / было / были" (byl / bylá / býlo / býli)

Я был дома. (Ya byl dóma.) – "I was at home."

Она была счастлива. (Oná bylá schástliva.) – "She was happy.


🔹 Future: "буду / будет / будут" (búdu / búdet / búdut)

Я буду готов. (Ya búdu gotóv.) – "I will be ready."

Они будут здесь. (Oní búdut zdes'.) – "They will be here."

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Understanding Participles in Russian 🇷🇺✍️

Participles (причастия) are verb forms that act like adjectives. They describe nouns based on actions. In Russian, there are active (doing the action) and passive (receiving the action) participles.

🔹 Active Participles (Present/Past)
• Present: (example: читающий – "chitáyushchiy" – reading) Человек, читающий книгу, улыбается. (The person reading a book is smiling)
Past: (example: прочитавший – "prochitávshiy" – having read) Мужчина, прочитавший газету, ушёл. (The man who read the newspaper left.)

🔹 Passive Participles (Present/Past)
• Present: rarely used (example: читаемый – "chitáyemy" – being read)
Past: (example: прочитанный – "prochítanyy" – read) Книга, прочитанная мной, интересная. (The book read by me is interesting)

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