Jonathan Phillips

Russian history buff, I've spent 6 years mastering Russian and 1.5 living there. I aim to introduce others to Russian culture and history, and explain how to avoid the main difficulties of Russian.

📍 United Kingdom

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A Guide to Using Russian Verbal Aspects

There are many difficult things about learning Russian regardless of which languages you already know. From an English speaker’s perspective however, one of the most difficult aspects (pun very much intended) of learning Russian is verbal aspect.

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4 Best Russian Language Video Games You Should Know to Learn Russian

Sometimes after a long day, you want to relax but at the same time you want to do something to improve your Russian. Some people watch films, others put on some Russian music, but there is another way, Video Games.

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Top 5 Free Websites and Resources for Learning Russian

It's easier to practice a language when you’re using engaging material that’s relevant to you, rather than just dry textbook material. Here's a short list of five sites with free interesting and entertaining materials for Russian learners.

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5 Things You Need to Know to Celebrate Russian Easter

Although its celebration was discouraged during the Soviet period, Easter is once again the most important religious holiday in Russia.