Discover Langma's Russian Language Program

The Russian language is spoken by over 258 million people worldwide, one of the most widely spoken languages. It holds an important place in Russia's official language and many states of the Soviet Union. Additionally, Russian is one of the six official languages of the United Nations. Langma's Russian language courses provide an intensive understanding of both the Russian language and culture. Russian learning is not only about remembering words and grammar; This includes immersing oneself in a new culture and understanding its people, customs, and daily lives. As you study Russian, you begin to notice the nuances in food, literature, music, and art. You also get information about how Russia communicates with each other, how families work, and how they face various challenges. Russian studies can change your attitude, allowing you to see the world in a new way. It acts as the key to effective communication and provides an opportunity to detect Russian literature, history, government, and art. While translations are helpful, learning the language itself provides a direct relationship with the heart of Russian culture. It is necessary if you are interested in traveling to Russia, enjoying its books and films, or tasting its dishes. Learning the language of connecting with Russia and its people is the best way.

Langma's Russian courses are designed for all proficiency levels, from beginning to advanced, with a focus on developing wider skills in reading, writing, and listening. Our program helps students find out opportunities to study, work, or travel in Russian speaking countries. We provide guidance on scholarship, internship, and job placement. Langma's courses prepare students to focus on the Russian language proficiency tests, such as Torphl, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and the use of effective language.

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The Cyrillic Alphabet

Russian learning begins with mastery Cyrillic alphabet. First of all, it may look scary, but it is more acceptable than as much as you can think, especially since some letters are already familiar to English speakers. This section will guide you directly through the Cyrillic alphabet, which will help you read and pronounce Russian words quickly.

The Origins of the Cyrillic Alphabet

Unlike the Latin alphabet used in English, the Russian Cyrillic alphabet, an attractive history that spans over a thousand years. The modern Russian Cyrillic alphabet has 33 letters: 10 vowels, 21 consonants, and 2 silent signals. It developed directly from the Greek alphabet, which had no direct effect from the Latin alphabet, although both share the Greek roots. This relationship explains why some Cyrillic letters are similar to Greek (eg, г, Greek γ) or Latin letters (eg, к, Latin-like). The alphabet is named after St. Siril, a 9th-century Slavic Byzantine monk, with his brother St. Methodius, who spread Christianity among the Slavic people of Southern Europe. While St. Siril is often credited with creating an alphabet to translate the Bible in old church Slavonic, some scholars suggested that it was developed later, possibly educated in the Greek tradition by other missionaries or slower scholars. The goal was to create a writing system that accurately grasped the voice of Slavic languages without relying on the intersection or diacritical mark. Cyrillic spread widely due to the Russian royal and Soviet effects, even non-Slavic languages adopted in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. During the Soviet era, languages such as Kazakh and Azerbaijan were forced to switch from Arabic or Latin scripts to Cyrillic, although many returned to their original scripts after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Today, Cyrillic is in use for Slavic languages such as Russian, Belarusian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Serbian, and Macedonian, as well as some non-Slavic languages.

Russian Alphabet

There is a comprehensive observation of the Russian Cyrillic alphabet, including pronunciation and relevant notes of each letter based on the text and reference provided here:

Familiar Letters

Some Cyrillic letters are similar to English ones, making them a great starting point for learners. Here’s a simplified table based on the original