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Russian and Ukrainian: Are They Really the Same Language?

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For untrained ears, Russian and Ukrainian may sound extremely similar to one another. In fact, some people may falsely believe that Ukrainian is a dialect of Russian. A close look at both languages, however, shows that despite sharing the same linguistic roots, Russian and Ukrainian are distinct in multiple aspects. In this article, we will(…)


6 Places Where You Can Practice Your Russian

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If you have an interest in learning Russian, then you’ll be pleased to hear you aren’t alone! Russian is a UN language, has some incredibly literary works that translations of just can’t do justice, and amongst other reasons people cite for learning this language, provides great work opportunities as well! But if you’re looking to(…)


12 Simple Russian Phrases You’re Guaranteed to Need

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Russian is one of the hardest languages for native English speakers to learn. Still, this shouldn’t keep you from studying the language. Doing so will allow you to visit the beautifully diverse Russia, where you can find modern cities to rival the Western capitals, as well as vast natural landscapes. If you want to get ready(…)


People in Belarus Speak More than just Belarusian

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There will be some of you who have only heard of Belarus because of its sporadic appearance in the Eurovision Song Contest since 2004. Comparatively-speaking, perhaps Belarus doesn’t have quite as many languages to offer as some of the other countries we’ve visited on our quest for all things multilingual, but it still deserves a(…)


A Beginner’s Starter Guide to Learning Russian

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There’s a lot to love about the idea of learning Russian. You’ll be able to read some of the greatest classical writers (think Tolstoy, Dostoyevsky, and Nabokov, just to name a few), you’ll have access to awesome Russian music and films, and you’ll be able to navigate your way around one of the most beautiful(…)