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Russian without a translator #2
Can you choose the correct answer?
How do you say "I'm going to the store" in Russian?
A) Я иду на магазин
B) Я иду в магазин
C) Я иду к магазин
Write A, B, or C in the comments before checking the answer.
💬 The first correct answer will be PINNED!
| 2 |  +3What should you bring home from Russia besides a matryoshka?
Looking for a souvenir that's a little less obvious? Here are a few authentic Russian gifts worth packing in your suitcase:
• An Orenburg lace shawl — famous for being so fine that some can fit through a wedding ring.
• A Pavlovo Posad wool scarf — known for its colorful floral patterns and over 200 years of history.
• A painted wooden spoon — one of the most recognizable symbols of traditional Russian craftsmanship.
• A samovar (or a miniature decorative one) — a classic symbol of Russian tea culture.
• A fur ushanka — the iconic winter hat with ear flaps, still worn in cold regions.
• Russian chocolates and candies — brands like Alyonka or Bear in the North are popular gifts to take home.
• A birch bark box (берестяная шкатулка) — handmade boxes woven from natural birch bark, a traditional craft from northern Russia.
These souvenirs are more than just keepsakes—they each tell a small story about Russian traditions, craftsmanship, or everyday life.
Which one would you choose? | 228 |
| 3 |  We are often asked about the current situation in Moscow and whether it is safe to come.
In practice, everyday life in Moscow continues as usual. The city centre, tourist attractions, the metro, cafés, museums, and shops are all operating normally. Street crime remains low, and there is a strong police presence.
In recent weeks, Moscow has experienced several Ukrainian drone attacks. Most drones have been intercepted by air defences, although some incidents have led to temporary airport closures and flight disruptions. Despite this, daily life in the city has not been significantly affected.
Our educational centre is located in the heart of Moscow, in a busy central district with enhanced security.
If you are planning to visit, we recommend following official news, using the metro or Yandex Go, keeping an eye on your belongings, carrying copies of your passport and migration documents, bringing cash or a Russian bank card (foreign Visa and Mastercard do not work in Russia), and installing a reliable VPN before your trip. | 409 |
| 4 |  +8Beautiful Saint P.
The northern capital on Russia | 533 |
| 5 |  +4a little dose of humor for a positive start to the day😅 | 731 |
| 6 |  +2Russian folk crafts: most popular patterns🖌️
They reflect the history, culture, and artistic traditions of different regions of the country.
Gzhel (Гжель)
Recognizable by its white porcelain decorated with blue floral and ornamental patterns. This style has been produced near Moscow for centuries and remains one of Russia's most famous ceramic traditions.
Khokhloma (Хохлома)
Bright red, black, and gold patterns painted on wooden tableware and furniture. Although the designs look like they contain real gold, the golden color is created using a special painting technique—not precious metal.
Palekh (Палех)
Delicate miniature paintings on black lacquer boxes. The scenes are often inspired by Russian fairy tales, folklore, and Orthodox icon painting, making each piece feel like a small work of art.
These crafts are still made by hand today and continue to preserve traditions that have been passed down through generations.
Which style is your favorite: blue Gzhel, golden Khokhloma, or the detailed miniatures of Palekh? | 635 |
| 7 |  The second intake of the Summer School of Russian Language is now open.
Just imagine 😍This is an opportunity to spend your summer productively: improve your Russian, explore local culture and become part of an international community of students from all over the world.
The programme starts on June 29, 2026.
Participants will enjoy:
— classes with native Russian-speaking teachers;
— daily speaking practice;
— an introduction to Russian culture and life in Moscow;
— small groups organised according to language proficiency levels.
The Summer School is more than just a Russian language course — it is a complete immersion experience that will help you overcome the language barrier and start speaking Russian with confidence.
Places are limited, so harry up! All the info is already available on our web!📢 | 499 |
| 8 |  +2Why learn Russian? The answer might surprise you.
More than 250 million people around the world speak Russian, making it one of the most widely spoken languages on the planet. That’s a huge number of people you could potentially connect with through just one language.
But learning Russian is about much more than communication.It also opens the door to discovering Russia itself — a vast and incredibly diverse country that many people have yet to explore. From mountains, volcanoes, lakes, and forests to world-famous museums, ballet, literature, and architecture, Russia offers experiences that are difficult to find anywhere else.
And, of course, there is the food: from borscht and pelmeni to blini and syrniki, every region has its own culinary traditions.
Learning Russian is not just about studying grammar and vocabulary. It’s about gaining access to millions of conversations, new perspectives, and an entire world of culture, nature, art, and travel experiences. One language can open many doors. | 367 |
| 9 |  June 22: a Day of Remembrance and Sorrow in Russia
June 22 is one of the most significant memorial dates in Russia. On this day in 1941, Nazi Germany invaded the Soviet Union, marking the beginning of what is known in Russia as the Great Patriotic War.
The war lasted almost four years and had a profound impact on millions of families. More than 27 million Soviet citizens lost their lives, making it one of the greatest human tragedies of the 20th century.
On this video, you can hear an authentic radio broadcast from June 22, 1941. It was through radio, so Soviet citizens learned their country had been invaded by Nazi Germany.
The voice announcing the news belonged to Yuri Levitan, one of the most recognizable radio broadcasters in Soviet history. His announcement marked the beginning of what would become the Great Patriotic War — a conflict that would last almost four years and profoundly affect millions of families. | 323 |
| 10 |  +1White Nights in Saint Petersburg: why does the whole world dream of seeing them?
Every year, from late May to mid-July, Saint Petersburg transforms into a truly magical place. The sun barely sets, and even at midnight the city is still filled with soft daylight.
This phenomenon is called the White Nights. Because Saint Petersburg is located so far north, the sky never becomes completely dark during this period. Instead of night, the city is covered in beautiful twilight for several hours.
But White Nights are more than just a natural phenomenon. They create a unique atmosphere that completely changes the rhythm of the city. People stay outside longer, cafés are full late into the evening, boats sail along the rivers and canals, and the city seems to never go to sleep.
It’s also one of the best times to admire Saint Petersburg’s famous architecture, watch the bridges open over the Neva River, and simply wander through the streets after midnight while it still feels like daytime.
Many people visit Saint Petersburg specifically for this experience, because there are very few places in the world where you can truly understand what it means when people say: the city never sleeps.
Have you ever experienced the White Nights? | 353 |
| 11 |  Let's welcome summer!
Summer is the perfect time to learn new words you'll actually use in real life. Here are 10 useful Russian words to add to your vocabulary this season:
каникулы — holidays / school break
жара — heat
пляж — beach
арбуз — watermelon
закат — sunset
пикник — picnic
велосипед — bicycle
бабочка — butterfly
палатка — tent
ромашка — daisy
Challenge for today: which of these words is completely new to you? Write it in the comments! | 368 |
| 12 |  +4Have fun, guys 🫶🏼 | 401 |
| 13 |  +1Natalia Oreiro about her first visit to Moscow😍 | 357 |
| 14 |  Happy Russia Day!🇷🇺
Russia Day is celebrated on June 12 and is one of the country's main national holidays. It is a day to reflect on Russia's history, culture, and the many peoples and traditions that make up the country.
Like every nation, Russia has its own state symbols that represent its identity. The most important of these are the flag, the coat of arms, and the national anthem.
If you're learning Russian, here are a few useful words for today:
флаг — flag
герб — coat of arms
гимн — anthem
государство — state
страна — country
Learning a language is also a way of discovering a country's culture, history, and traditions. And national symbols are often the first step in that journey. | 558 |
| 15 |  One country, eleven time zones 🤩
Russia is so large that it spans 11 time zones — more than any other country in the world.
When people in Kaliningrad are just starting their day, residents of Kamchatka are already finishing theirs. The time difference between the westernmost and easternmost parts of the country reaches 10 hours.
This is one of the many things that makes Russia unique. Stretching across Europe and Asia, it covers thousands of kilometers, dozens of climates, and countless landscapes — all within a single country.
Few places in the world demonstrate the true scale of geography quite like Russia. | 480 |
| 16 |  Happy Russian Language Day!
Every year on June 6, our country celebrates Russian Language Day. The date was chosen for a reason: it is also the birthday of Alexander Pushkin, widely regarded as the founder of modern Russian literature and one of the greatest figures in the history of the Russian language.
Today, Russian is spoken by millions of people around the world and continues to connect cultures, countries, and generations.
And now it's your turn! 👇
Write your name in Cyrillic in the comments. Let's get to know each other better! I’ll start: ПОЛИНА | 475 |
| 17 |  +4For your positive mood 🥳 | 637 |
| 18 |  Russian particles that make speech sound natural🤍
One of the reasons native Russian speech sounds so different from textbook Russian is particles — small words that often don’t translate directly, but completely change the feeling of a sentence.
For example:
же — adds emphasis
Я же говорил
“I told you after all / I did tell you.”
It often sounds emotional, persuasive, or slightly expressive.
ведь — similar to “you know” or “after all”
Это ведь сложно
“It’s difficult, you know.”
This particle helps create shared understanding between speakers.
ну — one of the most common Russian words in conversation
Ну что?
Ну ладно.
Ну я не знаю…
Depending on intonation, it can express hesitation, impatience, encouragement, transition, or emotion.
Particles are difficult because they rarely have one exact translation. Native speakers use them naturally to add mood, attitude, and rhythm to speech. That’s why learners often notice: grammar makes Russian correct, but particles make it sound alive. | 597 |
| 19 |  How to develop language intuition?
At some point in language learning, something interesting starts happening: you stop translating every word and begin understanding meaning automatically. This skill is called language intuition.
It develops when your brain learns to guess meaning from context, intonation, familiar roots, and situation — even if you don’t know every word.
One of the best ways to train this skill is to stop trying to understand 100% of everything. Instead, focus on the general idea. Films, podcasts, YouTube videos, and simple texts work especially well for this.
Even without knowing every verb perfectly, you start recognizing the logic behind them.
Another important habit is reading and listening slightly above your level. If content is too easy, intuition doesn’t grow. The ideal level is when you understand around 70–80%.
And mostly important: language intuition appears through regular exposure, not through memorizing rules alone. The more often you interact with real Russian, the faster your brain starts predicting meaning naturally. | 475 |
| 20 |  If we count only the verb «говорить» itself —it has around 50–60 grammatical forms.
This includes:
— all present tense forms
— past tense forms by gender and number
— future tense
— imperative forms
— participles
— gerunds
For example:
говорю, говоришь, говорил, говорила, говорите, говорящий, говоря — all of these are forms of just one verb | 437 |
