Language features

The Russian language is awesome, but let’s be honest, it can be tough. With millions of words and tricky spelling rules, memorizing everything feels impossible, right? But fear not! The secret weapon is understanding how words are built. That’s where word formation comes in. In this article, we’ll dive into: How morphemes turn into words…

Russians have an extensive vocabulary for conveying intimacy and fondness in relationships. From creative nicknames to loving diminutives, the language is rich with possibilities to communicate warmth. In this blog, we’ll explore the wonderful world of Russian affectionate names and expressions used among friends and loved ones. Nicknames Based on Names In Russian culture, it…

This question worries everyone who is just about to start learning Russian. In this article, I will try to answer it in detail. As a native speaker who knows the language well, Russian seems simple to me. However, when I try to explain certain rules on my blog, I face difficulties and understand what can…

One of the unique features of the Russian language is its extensive use of diminutive forms (уменьшительно-ласкательные формы). By adding specific suffixes to words, speakers can create diminutives that imbue conversations with warmth, intimacy, and a sense of endearment. And they can also be used to describe smaller sizes. Diminutives are formed by adding suffixes…

There are lots of Russian words that sound and look similar to English ones. Words that are identical in both languages can really help you. They are easy to remember. Here are some examples of common cognates you should recognize: доктор [doktar] – doctor профессор [prafyessar] – professor академия [akadyemiya] – academy университет [univyersityet] –…

Hello, everyone! If you are here, that means you want to learn Russian. Let’s say, it doesn’t seem to be a piece of cake and you probably know it. First of all, to learn Russian you need to remember many new letters you have never seen before. They do not look like letters you are…