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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

Create a sentence using this idiom in the comments👇👇👇

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)

Got questions? Ask below! 😊

Russian Adjective Endings – Quick Guide

Adjectives in Russian change their endings to match the gender and number of the noun they describe. Let's look at common masculine, feminine, and neuter forms.

🔹 Masculine (ending -ый/-ий):

новый дом (novyy dom) – "a new house."
красный шар (krasnyy shar) – "a red ball."

🔹 Feminine (ending -ая/-яя):

новая книга (novaya kniga) – "a new book."
красная машина (krasnaya mashina) – "a red car."

🔹 Neuter (ending -ое/-ее):

новое окно (novoye okno) – "a new window."
красное яблоко (krasnoye yabloko) – "a red apple."

Russian Prepositions of Time – Quick Guide

Understanding how to express time with prepositions is key in Russian. Today we focus on "в" (v) and "с" (s).


🔹 "В" for Specific Times:

В понедельник. (V ponedél'nik.) – "On Monday."
В марте. (V marte.) – "In March."
В 2024 году. (V dvá tysscha devyánosto chetvyórtom godú.) – "In 2024."


🔹 "С" for Duration/Since:

С утра. (S utrá.) – "Since morning."
С прошлого года. (S próshlogo gódа.) – "Since last year."

Past Tense Verbs – Quick Guide

Russian past tense verbs change endings based on gender and number, but it's simpler than it looks!

🔹 Masculine Singular:

Он говорил. (On govoríl.) – "He spoke."
Он читал. (On chitál.) – "He read."

🔹 Feminine Singular:

Она говорила. (Ona govoríla.) – "She spoke."
Она читала. (Ona chitála.) – "She read."

🔹 Plural:

Они говорили. (Oní govoríli.) – "They spoke."
Они читали. (Oní chitáli.) – "They read."

Russian Nouns & Gender Agreement – Quick Guide

Many English speakers find Russian noun gender tricky. It affects adjectives and pronouns! Most nouns ending in -а or -я are feminine, -о or -е are neuter, and consonants are masculine.

🔹 Masculine Nouns:

Это большой дом. (Éto bol'shóy dom.) – "This is a big house."
Он мой брат. (On moy brat.) – "He is my brother."

🔹 Feminine Nouns:

Это большая машина. (Éto bol'sháya mashína.) – "This is a big car."
Она моя сестра. (Oná moyá sestrá.) – "She is my sister."

🔹 Neuter Nouns:

Это большое окно. (Éto bol'shóye oknó.) – "This is a big window."
Оно моё. (Onó moyó.) – "It is mine."

New Russian Adjective Endings – Quick Guide

Understanding Russian adjective endings is key to making your sentences grammatically correct. They agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they describe. We'll look at nominative singular masculine today.

🔹 Nominative Masculine (-ый/-ий):

This is the most common ending for masculine adjectives in the nominative case.

красивый дом (krasívyy dom) – "beautiful house"
новый телефон (nóvyy telefón) – "new phone"

🔹 When to Use -ий:

This ending typically appears after soft consonants or specific letter combinations.

синий шарф (síniy sharf) – "blue scarf"
зимний вечер (zímiviy vécher) – "winter evening"