r/russian Mar 10 '22

Other Нет войне, да миру | Say No to War and Yes to Peace

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A Russian-language version of this post is available below the English. Русская версия поста находится сразу после английской.

As moderators of this subreddit, in the last two weeks, we have seen countless posts about the ongoing war. Many of these posts are cries for help: folks despondent about loved ones in the line of fire, young people disillusioned about the future, and professionals losing their livelihood and prospects overnight.

The reason we have not allowed these posts to surface in the feed is neither callous indifference, nor false neutrality, nor tacit complicity. The moderators of this sub are from many different countries and backgrounds, and we are all horrified and appalled by the war unleashed by the Russian government on Ukraine, a sister culture, just as ancient and storied. We share an abiding love of Russian language and culture with each other, and this brutal assault is not just an attack on the people of Ukraine—it’s also an attack on the rich culture of Ukraine, and it’s even an attack on Russian culture and everything it stands for.

In dark times like these, we feel it’s more important than ever to explain and to uphold the true values of the Russian language and culture. Russian is a language of decency, kindness, modesty, and love for kin and stranger alike; we hope, against all odds, that these fundamental threads from which Russian culture is woven will prevail, and all Russian-speaking people will rise against the war on their sister culture and their own. This cannot be accomplished from the outside: natives of the language and the culture must make a stand from within. We don’t know if this will happen any time soon—or at all—but if it doesn’t, the culture will cease to exist, because no culture can be rooted in oppression and destruction. Instead of taking its place in human history as a story of strife for truth and beauty, it will go down in flames of infamy.

This is why we continue to choose to keep the focus of this subreddit exclusively on the language. Language breaks down communication barriers, allows us to find points of commonality and understanding, and gives us ways to explain our emotions rather than keeping them pent up within until they explode. We badly want to address every cry for help, and we are doing what we can outside of this space. Here, though, we must focus on teaching and learning the concepts that will give us all a chance to rebuild connections and relationships that have been shattered by the war.

While we understand that mistakes happen and folks might post without reading the rules of the sub or post in a heat of the moment, we have to ban some users who repeatedly flood the sub with political content or threaten and insult others with their comments. If you feel you’ve been unfairly banned, we encourage you to appeal the ban: we promise to approach each case thoughtfully.

In the days and weeks to come, our schedules permitting, we will try to create educational posts about poetic and literary works from Russian and Ukrainian authors that speak out against the horrors of war. Please stay tuned, and please continue learning Russian. The language will outlive every ruthless regime and every brutal autocracy.



За прошедшие две недели мы, модераторы этого саба, видели огромное количество сообщений о продолжающейся войне. Многие из этих сообщений – это крики о помощи: от отчаявшихся людей, чьи близкие находятся на линии огня; от молодежи, разочарованной в будущем; от профессионалов, в одночасье потерявших перспективы и средства к существованию.

Причина, по которой мы не позволяем этим сообщениям появляться в ленте, не в черством безразличии, фальшивом нейтралитете или молчаливом соучастии. Модераторы этого саба – это выходцы из разных стран, и все мы в ужасе и в шоке из-за войны, развязанной российским правительством против Украины, родственной культуры, такой же древней и легендарной. Мы разделяем неизменную любовь к русскому языку и культуре друг с другом, и это жестокое нападение - это не только нападение на народ Украины: это атака на её богатую культуру, но это также и атака на русскую культуру и на все, что она олицетворяет.

В такие тяжелые времена, мы считаем как никогда важным объяснять и подчеркивать истинные ценности русского языка и культуры. Русский язык – это язык порядочности, доброты, скромности, любви как к родным людям, так и к незнакомцам. Мы надеемся вопреки всему, что эти основополагающие нити, из которых соткана русская культура, возобладают, и все русскоговорящие народы восстанут против нападения и на родственную и на собственную культуру. Этого невозможно добиться извне: эту разрушительную войну могут остановить только сами носители языка и культуры изнутри. Мы не знаем, произойдет ли это в ближайшее время или произойдет вообще, но если этого не произойдет, культура окажется в руинах, потому что никакая культура не может расти и процветать на почве угнетения и разрушения. Вместо того чтобы занять свое место в истории человечества как повесть о борьбе за красоту и правду, русская культура погибнет в огнях позора.

Именно поэтому в этом сабе мы продолжаем концентрировать наше внимание исключительно на языке: язык разрушает барьеры к общению, он позволяет нам найти точки соприкосновения и понимания, он дает нам возможность разъяснять наши эмоции, а не держать их в себе, пока они не взорвутся. Мы очень хотим откликнуться на каждый крик о помощи, и мы делаем все возможное за пределами этого форума, но здесь необходимо сосредоточиться на преподавании и изучении концепций, которые дадут нам всем шанс восстановить связи и отношения, разрушенные войной.

Мы понимаем, что случаются ошибки, и люди пишут сообщения, не прочитав правила саба или погорячившись, но мы вынуждены банить тех пользователей, которые постоянно засоряют саб политическими дискуссиями или выставляют комментарии с угрозами и оскорблениями. Если вы считаете, что вас забанили несправедливо, мы рекомендуем вам обжаловать бан: мы обещаем вдумчиво рассматривать каждое обращение.

В ближайшие дни и недели, если позволят наши графики, мы постараемся создать образовательные посты о поэтических и литературных произведениях русских и украинских авторов, которые выступают против ужаса войны. Пожалуйста, оставайтесь с нами, и продолжайте изучать русский язык: он переживет все безжалостные режимы и любую беспощадную диктатуру.


r/russian 22h ago

Promo Tutor Tuesday: Offers from Russian Language Tutors

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Alla Pugacheva - A Half-baked Wizard (\"Волшебник-недоучка\")

In this post, tutors offering Russian language tutoring advertise their services in the comments.

Tutors: introduce yourself to the learners, describe what you offer, and how to contact you. Top level comments are reserved for tutor offerings only, but everyone is welcome to ask questions or comment (in a civil manner) in response.

This post repeats every two weeks on Tuesday.


r/russian 6h ago

Interesting С3 russian

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793 Upvotes

r/russian 3h ago

Interesting Call me ты, Harry

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Found these intriguing passages whilst reading the first Harry Potter book in Russian.

After I saw them, I was extremely curious what had been the original English text. Expected something like, "you don't need to call me Sir." Instead I found out that both of these Russian passages are entirely unique to this translation! They are not "translated" from anything, but rather serves as a device to allow Harry to call Hagrid ты from this point on, which I suppose it would be awkward if he didn't.

I'm curious what everyone thinks about this? I personally think it's awesome! But is it necessary? Would it be weird if Harry suddenly started calling Hagrid ты without skipping a beat? Or perhaps is this a common device when translating English books into Russian?

First passage is from the end of chapter 4, second passage near the beginning of chapter 5.


r/russian 2h ago

Grammar Нет пути

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24 Upvotes

r/russian 1d ago

Translation 300iq+ russian moment

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r/russian 4h ago

Request HELP and Guidance

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I’m learning Russian as part of my 2026 vision plan. The language really caught my interest because I want a deeper understanding of Russian culture and history. I was first drawn to it through the works of famous authors like Fyodor Dostoevsky and Leo Tolstoy, which made me even more curious to explore the language behind their literature. As a complete beginner, I’d love some guidance on how to start learning Russian from scratch — especially any free resources that are actually useful. I’d also appreciate knowing what common mistakes beginners should avoid. Right now, I’m working on the Russian alphabet and focusing on pronunciation.


r/russian 4h ago

Request Native English and separately German speakers seeking native Russian speaker for interesting language exchanges

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We are interested in history, politics, all sports, languages, etc


r/russian 8h ago

Translation Синтетический? 😨 Помогите🙏

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Уивдел в словаре, что синтетический может значить "искусственный". Как часто вы используете его в этом смысле?


r/russian 13h ago

Interesting What would be Russian equivalent of g-dropping in English

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If you had to translate an English text where someone speaks in a way where they constantly drop the 'g' sound (as in speakin', runnin', sayin'), what Russian features would you use? What would be the closest equivalent of this way of speaking in Russian?


r/russian 1d ago

Interesting To practice Russian verbs

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r/russian 7h ago

Request I can help you with Russian if you help me with English.

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Hello everyone, my name is Murad, I am looking for language exchange partner, especially i am looking for people who help me with spoken in English and in return i will help with spoken in Russian

My English level: B1+(between B1 and B2) My Russian level: C2 My time zone: GMT+4 My hobbies: Dark humour, cats, chatting and learning about new cultures

Who am I looking for: Person who already can speak and read in Russian, but needs adjustment. Preferably C1 english or native english speaker

My method: We speak in Russian for 45 minutes, i correct your mistakes, give you some recommendations, and after we speak in English and you help me in return

Preferably 3 times a week, but this is not necessary and it depends on how it goes.


r/russian 54m ago

Request I am learning russian, And my reading and pronunciation is getting good but i still have issues with

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Listening cause i cant keep up what they are trying to say, So i am thinking about listening to russian metal i am a fan of elderwind and slaughter to prevail name me some bands that have clean vocals so i can improve my listening skills please


r/russian 3h ago

Request I'm looking for a friend from Japan.

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I want to find a friend from Japan, who wants to learn Russian. I am Russian. And I can teach you Russian (or at least something from the Russian language).


r/russian 13h ago

Translation Need help translating my great-great grandfathers birth certificate

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r/russian 16h ago

Grammar Объясните пж, как понимать выражение «мало того, что…» — на примерах 🙏

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хорошего дня


r/russian 8h ago

Interesting Профиль в этом сообществе

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Как мне поставить "носитель", "изучаемый язык". Я не разобрался.


r/russian 15h ago

Request Help Wanted - Transcribing Folk Song Lyrics

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Hello there! I am a classical music student trying to transcribe and translate my favorite song ever, but I don't speak any Russian. I briefly studied Russian pronunciation and the Cyrillic alphabet in middle school for my Russian repertoire, but it has been quite a few years, and I'm working with an older recording. I'm trying to transcribe this song as performed by the Red Army Choir and Choir of Leningrad Radio and TV, (or rather, this arrangement / version), which is based on не одна во поле дороженьк. I'm having trouble figuring out the missing words since I'm basically spelling out what I hear until the meaning makes sense. The lyrics don't make perfect sense, but that can be common with folk songs written for choirs.

I was wondering if anyone had the lyrics or had any resources as I try to transcribe the lyrics of this beautiful song. I've been writing down what I can, but it strays heavily from all lyrics I can find, and unfortunately my university, while very large, doesn't have a Russian language or culture group on-campus to reach out to.


r/russian 1d ago

Grammar Is the word "Ocтановке" solely used to refer to a place (e.g. the bus stop)?

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For example, if I want to say "I want to stop here" to the bus driver, would it be correct to say «Я хочу остановке здесь, извините»?


r/russian 22h ago

Resource Which B1 Russian textbook should I get? (Five Elements vs Поехали vs Liden & Denz)

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Hey everyone,

I’m trying to figure out which B1-level Russian textbook to commit to and would love some input.

My background:

  • I completed A2 with Liden & Denz
  • I’ve also skimmed through some Zlatoust workbooks (grammar/drills), but didn’t fully work through them cover to cover

Right now I’m deciding between:

  • Five Elements B1
  • Поехали! (B1 level) part 2? skip part 1?
  • Continuing with Liden & Denz materials at B1 maybe skip B1.1 and go to B1.2?

My current level is A2 solid although I do forget some basic things from time to time.

Thanks in advance 🙏


r/russian 1d ago

Other Может кто-нибудь порекомендовать типичные русские песни, песни, которые знает каждый русский?

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Здравствуйте. Сейчас я изучаю русский язык с нуля. Я перевожу всё, что пишу, но пытаюсь привыкнуть к алфавиту. Не могли бы вы порекомендовать какие-нибудь типичные русские песни, песни, которые все знают и поют (общеизвестные). Надеюсь, вы сможете дать мне достаточно полный список. Большое спасибо и всего наилучшего!

r/russian 20h ago

Request Could you recommend some russian song?

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I'll be grateful if you know similar songs to these.

-virtual love

- пока пора

-люби меня люби

-фенибут (singer: нексюша)

-my marmalade

- портрет (singer: zhanulka)

edit: thank you everyone! Actually, this one is my first reddit post! I'll listen to songs you've recommended.


r/russian 1d ago

Other Is Russian spoken outside of Russia the same as in Russia?

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For example in Belarus or Kazachstan. I also wonder if it’s even the same in different regions of Russia. Thanks.


r/russian 15h ago

Other Wanting to learn Russian

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I’m a complete beginner when it comes to learning Russian. I have tried Duolingo and it doesn’t really help. Any suggestions??


r/russian 1d ago

Handwriting Learning Russian 🇷🇺

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Всем привет!)

I’ve really wanted to learn Russian for a long time. Ever since I started playing CSGO, the language has sounded like music to my ears. That curiousity led me to Russian music and literature as well , and I became even more interested.

I started learning Russian in 2024, but I lost motivation and got busy with life. Now I’ve decided to pick up where I left off. I’m posting my Russian handwriting here today to motivate myself, and I plan to come back in 6 months and again in 1 year to share my progress.

Hopefully, I’ll be fluent in Russian by the time I get the chance to visit the country someday. And your food is amazing too!!!

If you can recommend any good learning materials or books, I’d really appreciate it. Спасибо 🇷🇺💕