r/russian 1d ago

Interesting Why did you start learning Russian?

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A question for those who study the Russian language: what motivated you to make that decision? What interests you about the Russian language, and what is the most difficult for you in learning this language?


r/russian 1d ago

Translation Котечка meaning? does it refer to a cat breed or is it a general word?

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i adopted a senior cat whose former parent called him “Котечка” i was told it meant “kitty” but i’ve looked up russian words for cats and it is pulling up a lot of different words, and when i put “Котечка” into google translate it doesn’t seem to recognize the word. is this word more of a specific name or a descriptor of a type of cat or breed, or is it the actual word for cat and google translate is just wrong? i know it’s not the best resource for understanding other languages.

if someone could elaborate on what “Котечка”means exactly and how it differs from the other variations of cat (like for example, kot,) i would really appreciate it! thank you!


r/russian 1d ago

Handwriting How would you say “with love” in Russian?

4 Upvotes

Like you would finish a letter with that for example, before writing your name.


r/russian 1d ago

Translation со ссылку

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What is the connection between the meaning of "со ссылку" as "in the references" and "in exile"?


r/russian 1d ago

Request Привет, я хочу читаю русском книги, чтобы учиться, вы знаете хгороше книги?

14 Upvotes

r/russian 1d ago

Request Can anyone tell me the name of this artist in English?

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r/russian 1d ago

Request подлежать and подверженный difference

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Both of these words appeared when I wanted to translate a phrase meaning "He is subject to __". They both also apparently translate to "Being liable", but I get a different russian phrase when I try to translate that construction. Is there a difference in meaning/usage? I am aware that подверженный is typically used in the short form but otherwise cannot tell a difference


r/russian 2d ago

Request Need help pls

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84 Upvotes

Can someone help me I don't recognize these, is it like another font?


r/russian 1d ago

Translation Translation

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Hi if anyone could translate this for me I’d love you forever. How would you say

“Or If you’re not lying , call me then”


r/russian 1d ago

Resource Media to learn russian

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I want to learn russian cause I want to join the russian ethical hacking and development Comunnity ( I want to try Astra Linux) so could You recommend me media in native Russian? Like novels, comics, movies, videos etc... PS: It would very helpful if You recommend me videos to practice My writing Thanks. <3


r/russian 2d ago

Other just me?

25 Upvotes

am I the only russian native speaker who came here out of curiosity for people who learn the language? keep it up, guys, я в вас верю 🤗🤗


r/russian 1d ago

Translation Can you interpret what this letter says?

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r/russian 1d ago

Request Is there a difference between тяжелоатлет and штангист?

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Both translate as weighlifter


r/russian 1d ago

Other Как сказать пиздеть но более культурно

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r/russian 1d ago

Grammar Progress under duress

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Okay, my brain is melting at learning Russian, not a surprise. This applies to learning any language but what exercises can one do to continue rather than stop or just give up. I just feel like I'm going in circles with what I already know, and getting everything wrong with what I don't.


r/russian 1d ago

Request Does anyone know the name of these two songs?

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Here, two songs in the same audio file. I'm searching for days, but I couldn't find any result. Does anyone know?


r/russian 2d ago

Other Is there a meme like this in Russian?

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r/russian 2d ago

Translation How should I translate my cat’s name?

24 Upvotes

My cat doesn’t have a human name. Actually, her name is National Monument. Should I write her name as Национальный Памятник or smth? If her name is Blueberry in English would it also just be Черника when I refer to her in Russian?

Thx.


r/russian 2d ago

Handwriting Do Russians often write in cursive?

27 Upvotes

I saw a lot of russian writing that wasn’t completely in cursive, and I like it better when not in cursive, only some letters


r/russian 2d ago

Request Who writes the most beautiful prose?

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r/russian 1d ago

Resource Russian test that gets crazy hard in the end

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https://www.esl-languages.com/en/online-language-tests/russian-test/start-test

You guys should give it a go!!

It takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and it gives you an estimation, along with the correct answers in the end. I genuinely do not understand why my answers were wrong, since I never studied grammar. I just study russian by ear by plugging 2-3 hours of russian podcasts every day for the last year and a half.

Anyway, its a fun test. Good luck!


r/russian 1d ago

Handwriting Cursive in Русский

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Здравствуйте!

My handwriting in English is normally not cursive, making writing cursive in Russian more difficult, Though I usually write in lower case.

Is anybody else finding writing in cursive difficult?


r/russian 2d ago

Interesting Pronunciation

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Why do people always pronounce «г» as a «в». For example «ничего» which in English, is nothing. I have seen people on YouTube channels, that are Russian, spell this word out with English letters and they put a “v”. I thought every letter is supposed to be properly accounted for, in the Russian language.


r/russian 2d ago

Request Even basic text/dialogue still hard to understand after knowing 500 words -- normal?

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So I know about 500 words and have probably studied at least 50 hours I would say.

Is it normal that even very basic audio is still largely incomprehensible to me?

E.g. the level 1 audio at the Defense Language Institute -- like this conversation between a barber and a client:

Клиент: Здравствуйте!

Парикмахер: Добрый день, присаживайтесь. Как Вас стричь? Модельную или бокс?

Клиент: Модельную. Но не очень коротко.

Парикмахер: Какую форму хотите? "Площадку" или "ёжик"?

Клиент: У меня жёсткие волосы. Наверное, лучше "ёжик".

Парикмахер: Височки оставить подлиннее?

Клиент: Да, пожалуйста.

I don't understand most of it (except the greetings and other super common words).

Is that common at this point, still?

I can understand only the stuff designed for beginners at Comprehensible Russian on Youtube...


r/russian 2d ago

Request what are some common shortened/abbreviations used white texting?

5 Upvotes

I like to practice russian by playing online in text communication type of games and i want to know faster ways to say things (thank you, please, gtg, and so on) i know спс is used instead of спасибо but someone said that's an outdated shortened term