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Most people overestimate how hard the Cyrillic alphabet is. With the right approach, you can read Russian within a week — even if you have never seen a Cyrillic letter before.
Read Article →Verb aspect is the concept that trips up almost every English speaker learning Russian. This guide explains it clearly, with examples that actually make sense.
Read Article →Having guided hundreds of students through the TORFL B1 exam, we have identified the eight mistakes that cause otherwise capable candidates to fail. Avoid these and your chances of passing improve dramatically.
Read Article →Dining with Russians is one of the most rewarding cultural experiences — if you know the unwritten rules. From toasts to bread, here is what to expect at a Russian table.
Read Article →An honest account of the first week navigating Moscow as a Russian learner — the metro, the food, the kindness of strangers and the moments when the language finally clicked.
Read Article →What is it really like to study at Russia's most famous university? One international student shares their experience of academic life, dormitory culture and Moscow student social life.
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