Looking for advice regarding getting over nerves while speaking. Presumably the answer is to just speak more till it goes away, but if anyone has any suggestions for making the process quicker it would be much appreciated.

I'm unsure of my level in Russian, but my writing is leagues better than my speaking and whenever I do get the chance to speak I freeze up and get very self conscious. I don't want to make the conversation difficult for those I'm speaking to as i search for a word that I know I've learned, so I find myself switching to english even though I'd really rather not.

I know this is a common issue, but I'm curious to see what has worked for you all if you've run into this in the past

Hi everyone!

I've made a puzzle game. I've been playing Connections on the New York Times website for a while now, and I especially enjoyed the fact that it helps me learn new idioms, new cultural layers, and a fair bit of US baseball team names :)

Anyways, after playing a fair amount, I decided to make my own puzzles -- but in Russian. The existing Russian-language equivalents are completely brain-dead; they could challenge maybe someone who just started learning the language. I wanted a puzzle that would challenge a native speaker. So, I've dug into my 20+ years of experience in quiz/trivia games and written a game for you. No AI -- each puzzle is conceived and written by me personally.

Help me test it, share your opinions, and suggest ideas. This community bans links to websites and, apparently, Telegram (the game runs in Telegram) so I will share a link in DM if you're interested.

P.S. One grid can be seen in the screenshot, make you best guess ;)

This is some sort of kit belonging to my great grandpa who was a doctor.

Что означает буква "Л" на лице? у ellias de put и у мартина на лице есть буква "Л"

Я Американкой Католики. я хотел заниматься Никео символ веры. Сообщите мне о моих грехи ошибках. Спасибо!

I know a lot of people make these posts but I really do want honest feedback I’m obsessed with learning this language!

i especially have a hard time pronouncing ы and words ending in -ий. if there are any other sounds or habits that stand out, i'd really appreciate hearing about them. спасибо большое)

Hi everyone!

I'm currently learning Russian, and I'd really like to make some Russian friends to practice the language. My level is still beginner, so I might make mistakes, but I'm eager to learn and improve.

We can chat about everyday life, hobbies, music, movies, or anything interesting. In return, I can help you practice English or Arabic if you'd like.

Feel free to send me a message if you're interested. ❣️

Оригинал по английски:

https://youtu.be/mkIRiKUtbks?is=Hlxcbh8WZFCso6vn

B Битве Защити Меня

Не отдохнуть, нет смысла уходить,

отсюда не уйти, и это не забыть.

Вокруг лишь тишина, в тени простой уют,

как бы хотелось лечь и просто напросто заснуть.

Идём мы все сквозь туман,

уставшие от наших ран,

нам кажется что все обман…

В битве защити меня…

даже в самой страшной тьме,

буду я твой щит и меч, твоя броня,

и ты также мне.

Эхо выстрелов звенит,

пуля может нас убьёт,

все останется как есть, а может наоборот…

В битве защити меня…

Стоим мы перед тьмой,

пора идти нам в бой,

повторяем мы грехи и вот для нас расклад такой…

Наша история,

все повторяется,

но если встанем вместе может в конце концов найдём конца…

В битве защити меня…

даже в самой страшной тьме,

буду я твой щит и меч, твоя броня,

и ты также мне.

Эхо выстрелов звенит,

пуля может нас убьёт,

все останется как есть, а может наоборот…

В битве защити меня…

* * *

В битве защити меня…

даже в самой страшной тьме,

буду я твой щит и меч, твоя броня,

и ты также мне.

Эхо выстрелов звенит,

может нас один убьёт,

все останется как есть, но ведь может наоборот…???

В битве защити меня…

Note: this is not intended as a literal word for word translation, and yes, there is a verse missing because I could not find a way to adequately translate it and keep the rhythm and rhyme intact, but I hope that the overall meaning comes across and you guys enjoy it, thanks. Also, as before I can take requests (заказы/заявки) but can't make any promises. Take care.

Hi everyone! 👋

I'm from India, and Hindi is my native language. 🇮🇳 I'm currently learning Russian from the absolute beginner level using Busuu.

After each lesson, I use ChatGPT to help me organize what I've learned into neat handwritten study notes. The content is based on my Busuu lessons, and the handwritten notes are simply a way for me to revise and remember the material better.

I'll be sharing these notes here regularly as I progress.

I would really appreciate your feedback:

- 🇷🇺 Are there any spelling or grammar mistakes?

- ✍️ Are my translations accurate?

- 💬 Is there a more natural or common way to say something?

- 📚 Is there anything important I should add, remove, or correct?

Please feel free to be as critical as you like. I'm here to learn, and I genuinely appreciate every correction and suggestion.

Thank you very much for your help!

Спасибо большое! 😊

Перевод «пороговый» тоже ничего не добавляет. Что такое «пороговое пространство», например?

I am Armenian born in North America and even though it‘s not the most common name, there are a few Natalie‘s and it is not viewed as a strange name. This is almost exclusively amongst Western Armenians. We spell it Նաթալի = Natalie.

Ever since meeting Eastern Armenians (usually born in Armenia) despite SEEING my name written as Natalie. They always drop the E, to directly copy how it is in Armenian, and write is as Նատալի or think it’s Natalia. I was surprised to hear this isn’t really a name in Armenia much. They told me you won’t hear this name there even though it’s common among diaspora Western Armenians and I realized it’s probably because diaspora is often in France and Lebanon where French is common. I was also born in North America.

I believe that it is a name with French origins, or Latin, but one time my dentist’s assistant told me that it is a common name in Russia. She didn’t say, Natalia, she said Natalie. This just doesn’t seem like it’s true.

Growing up, I was in a ballet environment with all Ukrainian teachers who also spoke Russian, and of course they always gave me many different diminutives or versions of my name like Nata, Natichka etc. like I can think of 10 creative ones. My sisters Georgian Russian singing teacher also calls me Natasha. But I don’t really think Natalie is a name in Russia.

Armenian and Russian are not similar, but since they are somewhat close countries, I thought it would be interesting because sometimes there are similar names plus after all the Soviet stuff that may have affected names even though Armenia has purely traditional Armenian names

I saw that all of the decks were lacking in one area or another so i made my own. Its not super pretty but i think its pretty valuable. Hope ppl can benefit from this deck. It has 10k words.

https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/1683281286

If this deck came out like a year earlier, im not sure i would have made my own one. If you dont like my deck i highly recommend checking this out:

https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/1459491510

Hallo, kann mir jemand sagen wie der Titel und die Band heißt?

Здравствуйте, кто-нибудь может мне сказать, как называется эта песня и какая группа её исполняет?

Danke

Hello! I had a roommate from Moscow in college, and she had written me this message. I know it is "Hello!" I don't know after that. Thank you!

Всем привет!

I am a russian learner and have been studying the language for 1+ years now, to the point where I feel somewhat confident to start communicating in Russian. I am looking for places online where I can routinely chat/talk with russian-speaking people.

I know many apps are hard to access in Russia, and that telegram is the most popular option, but I tried looking for telegram groups online that are more or less active and found no good options.

Does anyone have any good recommendations?

Спасибо большое!

I’m having a hard time pronouncing it. Every pronunciation I hear I feel like skips the Я sound.

Hi everyone! 😊

My name is Mary (or Masha), and I'm a native Russian speaker born and raised in Saint Petersburg. Today I live in beautiful Georgia. I know from personal experience how important it is to have someone you can simply talk to when learning a new language, because I’m currently learning Georgian myself.

Sometimes the hardest part of learning a language isn’t grammar or vocabulary — it’s finding the confidence to actually open your mouth and speak. That’s why I want my lessons to feel more like a friendly conversation than an exam.

You can make mistakes, laugh at them, ask the same question five times, bring your coffee, have a snack, or even vape if that's your thing — I promise I won't judge. 😊 The most important thing is that you feel comfortable enough to speak, because that’s how confidence grows.

We can talk about real life, psychology, music, travel, relationships, funny stories, cultural differences, or anything else that genuinely interests you. The more you enjoy the conversation, the faster your Russian improves.

A little bit about me: I have experience working with children, bilingual children, and adults. I love dancing, music, psychology, and traveling, and I really enjoy meeting people from different cultures.

If you’re looking for relaxed Russian conversation practice and a supportive person to talk to, feel free to message me. I’d love to meet you and help you feel more confident speaking Russian! 🇷🇺

feel free to DM me

Anyone can read Russian cursive here? Because I wanna know what this document say

I learned how to read and write a few years back but I keep getting busier these past few years that I lose time learning Russian.

How do you actually start and be conversational? I tried watching my favorite show in Russian but I only catch a few words like сегодния and хорошо.

Edit: I also set my Valorant game to Russian and I retained words like "match found" and "the spike's there" even after years of not playing.

Hi everyone. I see a lot of posts from people looking for someone to help them learn Russian. I’d be happy to help. HOWEVER, I want to clarify a few things:

First, my English not very good (very bad).

Second, I can specifically help with conversational skills, pronunciation, and, if necessary, the basics of spelling.

And most importantly: while I’m willing to help anyone interested and don’t want to offend anyone or come across as rude with my requirements, please understand that if you don’t know even the absolute basics of Russian, you’d be better off finding a more qualified "teacher", ultimately, that would be better for you.

Also, I want to make it clear that you don't owe me anything! We’ll simply chat about topics that interest both of us, and perhaps watch something or play games together. I’m open to suggestions; if this interests you or you have questions, feel free to ask, leave a comment or send me a private message, and I’ll do my best to reply.

A bit about myself: I was born and live in Ukraine, and I’m 17M. I’m making this post because I’m interested in other nations and cultures, and simply because I want to help people who are learning the language.

Just a note for the subreddit bot: this isn't an advertisement for paid services; I simply want to help, completely free of charge, with no strings attached and etc.

Hi! I’d love to learn the Russian language (complete beginner) but I am doing a doctorate (I take classes and go to practicum), work, and I take care of my mom who has cancer (I am a 247 caregiver if I’m not at school, work, or prac).

Will I fit in time for learning a new language on top of finding time for myself to work out and read/research what I need to for my career? Maybe at another point in my life… lol. In my late 20s if that helps.

I’m not sure how to navigate this with a stacked schedule or just delay it when I get my license. I am studying to be a neuropsychologist by the way, so it eats up a lot of my time as well as being a caregiver.

Thanks for the help and suggestions. I’d like to be able to hold basic conversations in Russian, at the very least.