Language features

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…