Free Russian lessons for beginners

New to Russian? Begin with Cyrillic and essential grammar, then learn through short stories set in everyday Minsk.

These eight free lessons combine video or audio, useful vocabulary, clear explanations and quizzes to help you progress step by step.

Already know Cyrillic? You can begin directly with Masha’s first story.

Start with the basics

Build the foundations you need to read Russian and understand how the language works.

Learn Russian through everyday stories

Listen to simple Russian in familiar situations and learn useful words and expressions in context.

Discover culture and traditions

Explore everyday life and traditions while developing your Russian vocabulary and listening skills.

Continue from A0 towards A2

Continue learning with 100+ guided videos and stories, 30+ hours of listening, transcripts, vocabulary, grammar notes, and 400+ exercises. New episodes every week.

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