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Russian Words That Don’t Exist in English

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LingQ on 18^th Jan 20 12:38 am

Russian Words That Don't Exist in English

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Comparing English and Russian is like comparing apples to oranges. English is a Germanic language and Russian belongs to the Slavic language family. This means the languages have completely …

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LingQ 18^th Jan 20 12:38 am

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Russian Proverbs: The Key to Sounding Like a Native

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LingQ on 18^th Jan 20 12:38 am

Russian Proverbs: The Key to Sounding Like a Native

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If you are determined to talk like a native in Russian, it is not enough to merely speak fluently. To sound authentic, you need to know some sayings. They make …

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LingQ 18^th Jan 20 12:38 am

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Conquering the Genitive Case in Russian

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LingQ on 18^th Jan 20 12:38 am

Conquering the Genitive Case in Russian

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The Russian language is notorious for its six cases, which, along with the endings, arguably make up the biggest challenge for learners. Do not be daunted, though. If you take …

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LingQ 18^th Jan 20 12:38 am

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Saying Hello and Goodbye in Russian

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LingQ on 18^th Jan 20 12:38 am

Saying Hello and Goodbye in Russian

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As a learner at the beginning of your Russian language journey, the first things you’re going to need to know are the Russian alphabet and how to say hello and …

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LingQ 18^th Jan 20 12:38 am

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