Master Russian, the largest native language in Europe spoken by 260 million people. Learn the Cyrillic script and discover the language of Tolstoy, space exploration, and vast cultural heritage.
Russian is an East Slavic language using the Cyrillic alphabet. It's one of the six official UN languages and the most geographically widespread language of Eurasia. Russian offers access to rich literary traditions, scientific achievements, and is essential for engagement with Russia and former Soviet states.
Learn Cyrillic alphabet (33 letters)
Master six-case system
Understand aspect in verbs
Study flexible word order
Essential daily conversation
Formal and informal registers
Technical and scientific terms
Colloquial expressions and slang
Master palatalized consonants
Practice vowel reduction
Learn proper stress patterns
Understand intonation nuances
Russian literature and arts
Ballet and classical music
Soviet history and modern Russia
Winter traditions and celebrations
• Spoken by 260 million people across Eurasia
• One of six UN official languages
• Access to world-class literature and science
• Career opportunities in international relations
Ready to learn Russian? Begin with our comprehensive lessons covering Cyrillic, cases, grammar, and cultural insights from Russia and former Soviet states.