
Read Russian: A 7-Day Starter Course, With Final Practice Test. Russian language made easy: quick reading skills for travel, study, and family.
Course Description
Are you ready to finally unlock the Russian language?
This course is designed for absolute beginners who want to start learning to read Russian through a structured 7-day course.
You don’t need any prior knowledge of Russian. Step by step, you will learn the Cyrillic alphabet, discover how each letter is pronounced, and practice reading real Russian words and phrases. With clear explanations in English and “listen and repeat” practice, you will build confidence from the very first lesson.
By the end of the course, you will:
- Recognize all 33 letters of the Russian alphabet.
- Understand the difference between “easy” letters, “tricky” letters, and unique Russian sounds.
- Read simple Russian words such as мама (mama), дом (dom = house), хлеб (khleb = bread).
- Apply essential reading rules: stress in words, O → A in unstressed syllables, E → I, soft and hard consonants.
- Read short authentic texts: greetings, signs, announcements, and simple messages.
This course is practical and interactive: each lesson includes an explanation, “listen and repeat” drills, a mini word list, and a quick check-up.
Whether you want Russian for travel, study, business, or family connections, this course gives you the perfect start. In just one week, you will confidently read Russian words and take your first real step in the Russian language.

