Learn Russian for Beginners: The Ultimate 100-Lesson Course

You learn Russian minutes into your first lesson. Learn to speak, read and write with 100 video lessons by real teachers

Are you ready to start speaking, writing and understanding Russian in minutes? Then, this is the course for you. You unlock 100 high-quality beginner video lessons and we’ll guide you step-by-step.

Learn Russian with lessons made by real teachers.

In every lesson, we take you by the hand and guide you through the language.

You will...

• Learn How to Read and Write Russian
• Sound like a Native Speaker with Pronunciation Lessons
• Learn Basic Russian Conversation Skills with the 3-Minute Video Series
• Sharpen Your Listening with Comprehension Lessons
• Get Access to 100 High-Definition Video Lessons
• Unlock Bonus Access to Lesson Transcripts and Vocabulary Lists

This is the ultimate starting point for any beginner. 

By the end, you’ll be able to hold basic Russian conversations – such as introducing yourself, asking for directions and making small talk with others. You’ll also know how to read and write in Russian.

If you’re a beginner and want to learn Russian in the fastest, easiest and most fun way, start here. This course is broken up into 6 parts:

1. Introduction to Russian: Want to learn Russian? Don't know where to start? This is it. The Introduction to Russian Video series is perfect for those who know zero Russian but want to take that first step. In this 5-lesson series, you'll learn all about the Russian language, as well as grammar, writing and phrases to get you started.
2. Russian Alphabet Made Easy: In this video series of 25 lessons, you will learn the Russian alphabet, known as alfavít. We will teach you Russian alphabet using simple steps, showing you the correct stroke order, helpful tricks for memorization, and proper usage in common Russian words. If you want to get started reading and writing Russian, this is THE place to start. You'll learn Russian in mere minutes with these audio and video lessons, so join us for Russian Alphabet Made Easy from RussianPod101!
3. Ultimate Russian Pronunciation Guide: Ready to sound like a native Russian speaker? Join Alisha and Katya in the Ultimate Russian Pronunciation Series! In these 25 video lessons, you'll learn the ins and outs of perfect Russian pronunciation. You'll learn the common mistakes learners make, how to avoid them, and the nuances that only native speakers are aware of.
4. Learn Russian in Three Minutes: In Russia, manners are important, and in this 25-lesson series, you'll learn some of the basics you need to be polite while speaking Russian. Svetlana will take you step-by-step through must-know phrases like "Do you speak English?" and "Hello, my name is…". See the phrases broken down on screen while native Russian speaker Svetlana explains the grammar and composition. Plus, you'll get some special tips on how to be extra authentic when interacting with native Russian speakers. The best part? You'll do all this in just 3 quick minutes.
5. Russian Listening Comprehension for Absolute Beginners: Improve your Russian listening skills in every lesson! This Russian Listening Comprehension Series tests you on your listening and makes sure you understand every word. Listen to the dialog, watch the video, and answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Absolute Beginners.
6. Russian Listening Comprehension for Beginners: Ready to understand even more Russian? This Russian Listening Comprehension Series tests you on your listening and makes sure you understand every word. Listen to the dialog, watch the video, and answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Beginner Russian learners or those looking to reach a Beginner level.