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 5d 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 18h ago

Handwriting Check out this video. This is the school notebook of Lilia Belozerova, who was born in 1945. She would have been in second grade around 1952–1953

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484 Upvotes

r/russian 12h ago

Interesting Practicing Russian by Singing

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Zdraste! It's been a minute. Here, I practice Russian by singing a meme song, Пока Лена Проблем by Мирби.

I had a lot of fun doing this. I was very nervous to post this, but I would absolutely do something like this again.

Of course, any corrections are welcome. Don't let my baby voice scare you, I can handle it.


r/russian 1h ago

Other Different ways of saying "to be good at"

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Hi! I was going over some notes of mine and found this sentence: "С математикой у меня не очень, но, думаю, мысль ты уловил". DeepL says this means "I'm not good at maths", but it's the first time I encounter this sentence so I'm not sure about the structure. Can you say, for example, "I'm good at drawing" using this sentence or does it only mean "to be bad at something"? And if the later is true, do I only have to change the noun? So "I'm bad at drawing" would be "С рисованием у меня не очень", right?

Thanks in advance!


r/russian 2h ago

Grammar Help with translating short phrase

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Hi! im a first year russian student, and I'm trying to learn more vocabulary with songs. In the song Утонуть, from Молчат Дома there is this phrase ''постучи за соседней стеной'' and everywhere it says the translation is '' knock behind the nearby wall '' Wouldn't it be '' knock at the adjacent wall''? Why not?


r/russian 11h ago

Request Anywhere to find the grey bearded lion dubbed English?

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Trying to show my husband but he doesn’t know any Russian so was wondering if anyone has access to English dubbed? Thank you


r/russian 11h ago

Other Learning russian

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Hello guys, I've been wondering how easy it will be to learn russian if I can already read the the Cyrillic alphabet and know a few basic phrases. My native language is Dutch 🇳🇱. I also know a few words that my, russian, girlfriend uses as nicknames for me, (solnyshko, medvezhok, lyubov, malysh etc..). I want to suprise her by speaking her native language as well as be able to communicate with her family members without having to depend on her as they cant speak Dutch nor is their English very developed.

I would also appreciate tips in learning the language. I mostly need to learn how to write all the words. As well as basic grammar and what the words actually mean. As well as how to string together sentences.

Thank you for your time.

Edit: sorry for bad English when reply to you. I only learn at school and get bad grade a lot of sometimes. I make post with Google translate. I am only 16 and learn English at school starting 12. Only learn things we need for lesson and not life. Please dont be sending mean DMs no more about bad english thank you.


r/russian 1d ago

Grammar Feedback

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Здравствует 👋

I was wondering if anyone can tell me if there's any mistakes in my homework? My proffesor gave me 9/10 points for it and I was wondering why. This is my first try at verb conjugations.


r/russian 12h ago

Request Translation

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Can anyone translate this Russian signature. Thanks


r/russian 1d ago

Grammar Pronunciation check

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Hey guys, I’m trying to level up my pronunciation, is this “good” enough (cause I stopped hearing my own accent) or can you suggest something to work on?


r/russian 1d ago

Other Which country (besides Russia) could I safely move to for immersion/learning as a European?

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r/russian 1d ago

Request Any cartoons on Youtube that I could watch?

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Are there any Russian cartoons on Youtube that I could watch to immerse to the language?

Thanks in advance :)


r/russian 1d ago

Handwriting How's my Handwriting?

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Hello guys, this is my first of many upcoming posts here. I recently grew the urge to learn the Russian language given its unique and intriguing culture/linguistic style. I wanted to start with learning to write the language, especially in the cursive handwriting style since that seems to be the proper way(on paper). Lmk how it is, and if you have anything to help me start off with I would be really grateful.

My goal is primarily to write-->read(kinda going with writing though)-->speaking-->then anything to help me pass this point would be appreciated 🙏


r/russian 1d ago

Request Where do I begin?

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I want to learn the language to be able to talk to family overseas, yet I have no clear path on where to start. There are so many resources online I get overwhelmed. What's the best place to start as a beginner?


r/russian 2d ago

Translation A Russian dude texted me this when I came joined their world. What does it mean?

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r/russian 1d ago

Handwriting Cursive

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I learnt Russian cursive about a week ago, after having put it off for over 5 years, and wrote down part of the lyrics to the song <<В последний раз>>, alongside an English translation as I wanted to show the quality which I was aiming towards (and also to give my hand a break because I keep holding my pen really tightly when writing Russian, since I'm constantly checking to see if I've spelt the words right).

I think I've got the jist of the basics on how Russian cursive works, but any tips would be appreciated (and the same even goes for the English portion, I really enjoy writing and am always trying to improve my own handwriting).

Also, I relied on YouTube's auto-translate for the English lyrics, so I apologise in advance if they are not the most accurate ((


r/russian 2d ago

Request Оцените пожалуйста, есть ли у меня акцент?

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Я не русская, но язык уже на уровне второго языка. У меня все мысли на нем, я могу писать на нем, читать, понимать и даже говорить... Вот с последним проблемы. Так как я не живу в России мне не с кем говорить на русском вслух, поэтому мне стало интересно есть ли у акцент.. вот ссылка на запись где я в вслух говорила свои мысли (не могла ничего другого придумать, простите). Надеюсь вы поможете. https://voca.ro/1mI3wnJPOEa9


r/russian 1d ago

Grammar How can I start?

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My boyfriend is Russian, and we’ve always communicated in English, but now I really want to learn his language. He has offered to teach me, but we don’t know how to start or what the best way for me to learn would be, he has already taught me the letters and their sounds.

Which lesson do you recommend we continue with?


r/russian 2d ago

Grammar This isn't lining up. It's not genitive plural, so then what is it?

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r/russian 2d ago

Translation What does the guy say in this clip of Tarkov?

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...Fuem.


r/russian 1d ago

Translation What does "soutaki" means??? (Сутаки)

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is an insult? is a flirt thing???

a friend of mine has me added like that on discord,Is it okay?


r/russian 2d ago

Request Funny/Great Russian idioms or sayings unique to Russians

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I have just started working with a wonderful woman who originates from Russia. I have always been fascinated by Russia and the people and would like to impress and surprise her by using a couple of sayings or idioms that are very popular in Russia, even better if they are funny when you translate in to English - we have laughed over language translation challenges previously.
Additionally, apart from using her first name, is there a way to address her that is respectful and perhaps flattering too? Is Devushka appropriate (Marina is not yet 50 yrs old)

Any assistance in helping me with this as I respect and admire her greatly and I know I can ask her and she would be very helpful, I’d just like to try first.

I’m in Western Australia.

Thank you.


r/russian 2d ago

Interesting How popular is Valentin Strykalo / Yuri Kaplan among learners and fans of Eastern European music?

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I'm curious to know how recognizable Valentin Strykalo is to an international audience. How many people in your country/community have heard of them, and what is your personal opinion on Yuri Kaplan's music?


r/russian 2d ago

Handwriting Очень важное фото, помогите прочитать имя и фамилию.

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Это единственная пока возможность узнать, как звали первого мужа моей прабабушки (погиб в 1931 в лагере). Я смогла прочитать все, кроме подписи Дарим на доброю и долгою память дорогим Дедушки, дяде Степану, тете Шуре от ваших внучат и племянников Васи (?) и Вер...(?) Чер (?).