Привет! Welcome to the world of Russian language. Learning a new language is always an exciting journey, and Russian is no exception. Let's dive in and discover more about this fascinating language.
Here are 5 interesting facts about Russian:
Russian is the 8th most spoken language in the world with over 258 million speakers.
It is the official language in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and some parts of Ukraine and Latvia.
Russian uses the Cyrillic script, which consists of 33 letters and was developed in the 9th century AD.
Russian is an inflectional language, meaning that the endings of the words change depending on the function they perform in a sentence.
Russian has a rich literary tradition, with writers like Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and Anton Chekhov.
It is an East Slavic language spoken mainly in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Belarus, as well as in many other countries with Russophone populations, such as Estonia, Lativia, Lithuania, Moldova and Central Asia.
Russian is a rich and complex language which has been heavily influenced by Church Slavonic, a language created by Christian monks in the 9th century. The alphabet used is the Cyrillic alphabet, which was also developed back in the 9th century.
The history of the Russian language is closely intertwined with the Russian state and its gradual expansion, which left the language with many loanwords from other cultures such as the Turkic and Mongolian languages, as well as German, English, French, Swedish and Hebrew.
There are many benefits to learning Russian:
It is a language of great importance in politics, business, science, and culture.
Russian is widely spoken in countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and the Baltic states, making it a valuable language for those who work or travel to these regions.
In addition, learning Russian can lead to various opportunities, such as working as a translator, diplomat, or in the field of international business.
As for certification exams, there are several options for those who wish to prove their proficiency in the language. The Test of Russian as a Foreign Language (TORFL) is the official exam for non-native speakers. It consists of six levels, from A1 to C2, and is recognized by universities and employers around the world.
At Vocabica, our course objectives for learning Russian are to help you achieve fluency in the language, expand your vocabulary, improve your grammar skills, and prepare you for real-life conversations. Whether you prefer in-person classes or online lessons, our experienced teachers and personalized approach will help you achieve your language learning goals.
So, don't hesitate and start your journey to learn Russian today!
Как говорят по-русски: Начинайте учить русский язык прямо сейчас! (Nachinayte uchit' russkiy yazyk pryamo seychas!) which means "Start learning Russian right now!"