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Learn Russian at Your Own Pace

Whether you’re starting from zero or brushing up your skills — explore our workbooks, video courses, and free tools designed for curious travelers and language lovers.

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Learn, write, and repeat — anywhere you go.

500 Core Words eBook
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500 Core Words eBook

Get 500 essential words and phrases for daily use.

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Beginner's Kit Workbook
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Beginner's Kit Workbook

The perfect survival workbook to practice reading and writing.

$4.99 $9.99

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Free Tools for Russian Learners

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Russian Flashcards

Memorize words easily online with our interactive cards.

5-Day Russian Challenge

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Quiz & Level Test

Check your Russian level and test your knowledge.

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Why learners choose us

  • Friendly, non-judgmental learning environment
  • Real, practical language for daily life
  • Courses made by experienced teachers, not robots
  • Step-by-step progress — from traveler to confident speaker

Reviews & Stories

"After finishing the Traveler’s Course, I could order food in Russian and actually talk to people!"

— Sophia, Canada

"I finally understood Cyrillic thanks to Rosti’s workbook. It’s fun and simple!"

— Ben, UK

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Learn Russian at Your Own Pace
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Learn Russian at Your Own Pace
Explore self-guided courses to study Russian whenever and wherever you want.

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Self-study gives you full control over your schedule.
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No time for regular classes? → Learn at your own pace, anytime.

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Feel shy in group lessons? → Practice solo until you feel ready.

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Want to test the waters first? → Try free workbooks or mini-courses.

Puzzle

Love language challenges? → Dive into themed vocab missions.

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We offer flexible learning formats to make your Russian journey convenient and enjoyable — from printable workbooks and themed mini-courses to weekly subscriptions with bite-sized lessons and engaging materials. Choose what suits your style and pace!
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  • Free & paid themed sets
  • Useful words and phrases
  • Printable and mobile-friendly
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  • 100+ words/phrases per topic
  • Audio + context examples
  • Practice and test yourself
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Workbooks
Dictionaries, printable worksheets, and language books crafted for self-paced learning — made to keep you curious and on track.
$9,99 $4,99
Russian Beginner’s Kit: Survival Workbook with Audio
Master the essentials of Russian, from the alphabet to your first real conversations. This interactive workbook includes 1000+ practical words and phrases with native audio to ensure you start speaking correctly from day one.
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500 core words and phrases in Russian for daily use
This free eBook will help you quickly learn 500 essential Russian words and phrases for everyday situations.
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Mini-courses
Thematic courses of 4–5 lessons designed to help you expand your vocabulary or dive deep into a specific topic.
$9,99
Russian for Tourists
Whether you’re traveling to Russia for business or pleasure, this course provides you with all the essential phrases to help you navigate your trip with ease. From ordering food to asking for directions, you'll be ready to communicate confidently in any situation.
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$14,99
How to read Russian
This course is perfect for beginners who want to learn how to read and understand the Russian alphabet. We’ll take you step-by-step from recognizing letters to reading simple words and phrases, making it easy to start your journey with the Russian language.
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Russian for Relationships
If your partner is from Russia, this course will help you learn the sweet, everyday phrases that will strengthen your relationship. We’ll teach you common phrases for both casual and intimate conversations, making sure you can express your feelings in the most meaningful way.
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Why Learn Russian?
Globe

Spoken by 250+ million people → A major global language in Europe and Asia.

Museum

Explore a rich cultural heritage → Literature, music, art and philosophy.

Growth

Open new career doors → Business, diplomacy, tourism and beyond.

Brain

Train your brain → Tackle a new alphabet and logic.

Russian is among the top 10 most spoken languages in the world. With over 250 million speakers globally, it is used not only across former Soviet countries but also within large Russian-speaking communities around the world. See how it compares with other major world languages below.
English
1.5B+
Used as an official or common language in 70+ countries. Global lingua franca.
Mandarin Chinese
1.2B+
Main language of China, one of the six UN official languages.
Hindi
609M
Co-official language of India, part of the Hindustani group.
Spanish
558M
Official language in 20+ countries across the Americas and Europe.
Arabic
334M
Spoken across the Middle East and North Africa in many dialects.
French
311M
Spoken on 5 continents, often used in diplomacy and international law.
Bengali
284M
Main language of Bangladesh and second most spoken in India.
Portuguese
266M
Spoken in Brazil, Portugal, and parts of Africa and Asia.
Russian
253M+
Widely spoken across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the post-Soviet space.
Indonesian
252M
Standardized form of Malay, unifying language across Indonesia.
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