Basic Rules of Russian Pronunciation

Pronunciation Rules

Knowing the Russian alphabet is not enough yet to read Russian words and texts. First you have to learn some rules of pronunciation. Our narrated video lessons will help you learn them quickly and easily. Each rule is presented in detail and provided with examples, transcriptions and narrations by a native speaker.

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Random Russian Idiom

СКАЖИ (ТЕ) НА МИЛОСТЬ!

(these forms only)

    • used when making a polite inquiry: will (would) you please (kindly) tell me (us)
    • would you mind telling me (us)
    • (would, could you) be so good (kind) as to tell me (us)
    • used to add emphasis, often irony, to a statement or rhetorical question: for heaven’s (goodness’) sake
    • (who, where etc.) in the world (in God’s name)
    • you don’t say so!
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Random Russian Word

АКТЁР

[akt'or]

masculine

actor

  • киноактёр – film actor
АКТЁР
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Russian Piece of Music

Банд’Эрос - “Про красивую жизнь”
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Random Russian Joke

Рядовой подходит к сержанту и говорит:
- У нас в казарме голубые.
- С чего ты взял?
- У меня косметичку кто-то украл.

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