Speak Russian with your partner’s family and friends — naturally and confidently
A beginner-friendly course where you start having real conversations, laughing, and connecting in Russian from day one.
Start speaking from day one
Even with a small vocabulary, you’ll begin using Russian in real conversations right away.
Learn Russian you actually use
Focus on real-life conversations, not textbook phrases.
Grammar made simple
Small, easy-to-use chunks you can apply immediately — no overload, no confusion.
300+ students started speaking Russian with me
8+ years teaching beginners
4,000+ YouTube subscribers
1,000+ podcast listeners practicing Russian every week
I remember sitting at my Hungarian in-laws' dining table, picking at my food while conversations swirled around me in a language I barely understood.
My husband would lean over occasionally: "They're talking about their neighbor's dog." Five minutes later: "Now it's about the weather." But he couldn't translate everything. And honestly? I felt like I was making everyone's life harder just by being there.
I had been "learning Hungarian" for months. I knew how to order coffee or how to ask for directions—all those textbook phrases. But I couldn't tell my mother-in-law about my work. I couldn't be part of the conversation that actually mattered.
My husband would lean over occasionally: "They're talking about their neighbor's dog." Five minutes later: "Now it's about the weather." But he couldn't translate everything. And honestly? I felt like I was making everyone's life harder just by being there.
I had been "learning Hungarian" for months. I knew how to order coffee or how to ask for directions—all those textbook phrases. But I couldn't tell my mother-in-law about my work. I couldn't be part of the conversation that actually mattered.
Does this sound familiar?
I've talked to hundreds of beginners, and here's what I keep hearing...
Another video call with your partner's family. Everyone's laughing, talking fast, sharing stories. Your partner leans over: "They're asking about your work"... "Oh, that's a joke about their neighbor." But they can't translate everything. They're tired. You can see it. And you're just sitting there, smiling and nodding, feeling like the outsider in what should be your own family.
You know words. Maybe you know "работа" (work), "семья" (family), "хорошо" (good). You've collected vocabulary from Duolingo, YouTube videos, random Google searches. But when your partner's dad asks you a question on the video call, your mind goes blank. The words are all there, floating around separately, but you can't connect them into an actual sentence. So your partner jumps in and answers for you. Again.
You've downloaded apps. They teach you how to "ask for directions to the train station" or "order soup in a restaurant." But here's what you actually need: how to tell your partner's mom about your day. How to ask about their garden. How to share a small story from your weekend. The disconnect is frustrating—you're learning Russian for someone else's life, not yours.
Russian grammar feels like a puzzle with a thousand pieces and no picture on the box. Six cases. Perfective and imperfective verbs. Gendered nouns. Verb conjugations that seem to follow no pattern. It's overwhelming. And every time you try to start, you wonder: "Do I really need to understand all of this just to have a simple conversation?"
Russian Made Simple: Level 1
A beginner course built around one simple idea: You only learn what you can actually use in real life.
No random words. No theory “just in case.”
No random words. No theory “just in case.”
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Start speaking earlyYou build real sentences and start speaking from the very first lessons -
Real-life topicsTravel, work, free time, food, everyday situations — you learn Russian for real conversations -
Simple grammar chunksNo long rules or heavy explanations. Grammar comes in small, manageable pieces and shows how it actually works in real speech. -
Living, useful vocabularyYou learn real words and phrases that people actually use — and you can apply them right after practice.
Who this course is for?
✔️ This course is for you if…
- You’re a beginner and don’t know where to start
- You want to actually speak Russian, not just recognize words in an app
- You have a Russian-speaking partner, friends, or family and want to join real conversations
- You prefer a clear structure instead of random lessons and videos
- You want to learn Russian for real life situations — travel, everyday talk, food, work
- You feel curious and motivated, even if you’re a bit nervous about starting
❌ This course is NOT for you if…
- You’re looking for advanced grammar or exam preparation
- You expect instant fluency without regular practice
- You’re already comfortable speaking Russian at an intermediate level
- You want a purely academic or textbook-style course
See the difference Russian Made Simple makes
Same effort. Very different results.
❌ Learning with apps and random videos, but still not speaking
❌ Knowing some words, but forgetting them again and again
❌ Unable to say anything meaningful in Russian yet
❌ Feeling like you need hours a day to see any progress
❌ No time or energy to plan everything on your own
❌ Grammar feels big, scary, and overwhelming
❌ Knowing some words, but forgetting them again and again
❌ Unable to say anything meaningful in Russian yet
❌ Feeling like you need hours a day to see any progress
❌ No time or energy to plan everything on your own
❌ Grammar feels big, scary, and overwhelming
✅ Following a clear, ready-made learning plan designed for complete beginners
✅ Remembering words more easily through regular, structured repetition
✅ Speaking from the first lessons
✅ Seeing real progress with just 20–25 minutes a day
✅ No need to plan or guess what to study next
✅ Grammar feels manageable and makes sense in context
✅ Remembering words more easily through regular, structured repetition
✅ Speaking from the first lessons
✅ Seeing real progress with just 20–25 minutes a day
✅ No need to plan or guess what to study next
✅ Grammar feels manageable and makes sense in context
How the course takes you from zero to speaking Russian
Your personal learning routine
Set clear, achievable goals and create a learning habit that fits your life.
- You’ll know what to learn, when, and how to practice 🤗
- Integrate Russian into your daily life naturally
Reading and basic Russian sounds
Learn the alphabet, read your first words, and pronounce tricky Russian sounds.
- You’ll be able to read simple Russian words and sentences
- Start asking and answering basic questions like “How are you?” 🤩
Introducing yourself and talking about people
Speak about yourself, your family, and friends with confidence.
- Introduce yourself: name, nationality, languages
- Talk about family members and friends 💃
- Practice real-life conversations about people around you
Daily life and free time
Talk about your everyday life, hobbies, and free-time activities.
- Describe your daily routine and free-time activities 😎
- Use common verbs and basic grammar
- Start forming short sentences confidently
Talking about past, places, and things
Learn to talk about what happened and describe your surroundings.
- Use the past tense to share experiences
- Describe places, cities, and things 😄
- Learn basic adjectives and plural nouns for real conversations
Work, weather, and future plans
Speak about your job, colleagues, and what’s coming next.
- Talk about your job, colleagues, and personality traits 🤓
- Discuss the weather and simple future events
- Gain confidence to plan and talk about upcoming activities
Food, travel, and holidays
Learn vocabulary for eating, traveling, and celebrating.
- Talk about food and meals
- Learn essential words for travel, transport, and packing
- Describe holidays, festivals, and gifts in Russian 🥳
Take a look inside the course
Each lesson is designed to be simple, practical, and easy to follow.
Speaking is part of every lesson
Words and phrases for everyday situations
Grammar shown through real examples
You learn to recognize words in real speech
Vocabulary sticks naturally through smart repetition and mini-games
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Trusted by hundreds of students and thousands of language lovers
What my students say
reviews from italki
- Best language learning experience I've ever had. I'm learning so much and I am encouraged to talk constantly about things I'm actually able to talk about.ColtonCanada
- High quality teacher. Gives a comprehensive grammar lesson with the application of new concepts in balance.AdamUSA
- Yulia is such a great teacher. Her lessons are interactive and engaging, and she's very patient and encouraging!Kodi WildUSA
- Yulia is a pleasure to learn from. She is patient with questions and good instincts about what a student needs and areas to focus on for improvement.timeforfun2009USA
What’s included in
Russian Made Simple: Level 1
Russian Made Simple: Level 1
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Almost 9 hours of video lessonsshort, digestible lessons designed for beginners - Speaking practice in every modulestart speaking, even if you’re shy or don’t have a conversation partner yet
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400+ practice taskspractice speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar -
Quizlet set with 500+ words and phrasesdesigned to help you remember every key word and phrase from the course -
Downloadable grammar PDFssimple, clear, ready to use -
Practical tips on integrating Russian into daily life -
Private Telegram chatask questions, share progress, get personal answers for 3 months -
Certificate of completion
Free bonuses included
Total value: $60+
- 3-Month Language Learning Planner (value $20)
- Graded Reading Book (value $10)
- Writing Journal (value $10)
- Bonus content: habit tracker, extra planners, songs, memes
I also offer a 14-day money-back guarantee on my course.
Here's how it works:
This guarantee allows you to try my course risk-free while ensuring you've given it a fair chance.
Here's how it works:
- You have 14 days from the date of purchase to evaluate the course.
- You're eligible for a refund if you complete less than 4 course chapters within this period.
- If you decide the course isn't right for you, you can request a 100% refund.
- To request a refund, contact me within the 14-day period.
- Once approved, you'll receive your refund within 14 days.
This guarantee allows you to try my course risk-free while ensuring you've given it a fair chance.
Join the course
Start: February 02
✔️ 12-month access to the self-paced course on the educational platform
✔️ Almost 9 hours of video lessons
✔️ Speaking practice in every module
✔️ 400+ practice tasks
✔️ Quizlet set with 500+ words & phrases you’ll actually remember
✔️ Downloadable grammar PDFs
✔️ Practical tips to integrate Russian into daily life
✔️Certificate of completion
✔️Private Telegram chat — ask questions, share progress, get personal answers for 3 months
🎁Bonuses included (total value $60+): planner, reading book, writing journal, habit tracker, extra planners
Price: $180
Join now Frequently Asked
Questions
Not at all! This course is designed for complete beginners.
No, this is a pre-recorded self-paced course. New lessons are released daily, but you can do them whenever it works for you — morning, evening, weekend, your choice. Support is available from me every day.
About 20–25 minutes per day.
After you enroll, you'll get access to the online course platform, where a new lesson appears every day. You'll also receive an invite to the Telegram chat for questions and support.
To make sure the course doesn’t become just another thing you bought and forgot. This gives you a structured, realistic timeframe and motivates you to make consistent progress.
Yes! You’ll practice speaking in every module. By the end, you’ll be able to hold small conversations with family and friends.
All PDFs, videos, bonus materials are yours to download and keep forever. You can come back to them any time.
Telegram is optional, but highly recommended for feedback and connection.
You’ll have access to our Telegram group, where you can ask questions, get feedback from me.
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