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300+ students started speaking Russian with me
8+ years teaching beginners
4,000+ YouTube subscribers
1,000+ podcast listeners practicing Russian every week
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 is laughing, talking fast, sharing stories. Your partner leans over and says, ‘They’re asking about your work,’ or ‘That was a joke about their neighbor.’ But they can’t translate everything. They are tired, and you can see it. You are just sitting there, smiling and nodding, feeling like you don’t really belong.
You know some words. Maybe you know ‘работа’ (work), ‘семья’ (family), ‘хорошо’ (good). You’ve picked up vocabulary from Duolingo, YouTube, and random Google searches. But when someone asks you a question, your mind goes blank. The words are there, but they don’t come together into a sentence.
You’ve downloaded apps. They teach you how to ask for directions or order soup in a restaurant. But that’s not what you really need. You want to talk about your day with your relatives. You want to ask about their garden. You want to share a small story from your weekend. Instead, it feels like you are learning Russian for someone else’s life, not your own.
Russian grammar feels overwhelming. There are six cases. Perfective and imperfective verbs. Gendered nouns. Verb endings that seem to change all the time. Every time you try to start, you stop and think, ‘Do I really need to understand all of this just to have a simple conversation?’
Enroll now

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.”

  • Start speaking Russian from the first lessons

    You build real sentences and start speaking from the very first lessons.

  • Real-life topics

    Travel, work, free time, food, everyday situations! You learn Russian for real conversations.

  • Simple grammar chunks

    No long rules or heavy explanations. Russian grammar comes in small, manageable pieces and shows how it actually works in real speech.

  • Vocabulary you really need

    You learn real words and phrases that people actually use and can apply them right after practice.

Who this Russian 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, like 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

✅ 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
What you will learn in Russian Made Simple (A1 level)
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
Enroll now

Привет, I’m Yulia — your Russian teacher and language coach

Who I am / My experience:

  • Certified Russian teacher and language coach
  • Mentor for self-study learners and assessor at a language school, supporting both students and teachers
  • Created 2 graded reading books for beginners

My approach:

  • Focused on personalized learning, making Russian structured, engaging, and motivating
  • Clear explanations, practical exercises, and real-life language practice
  • Courses and materials designed to make Russian approachable and easy to start speaking with confidence
Russian can feel intimidating at first. There are tricky sounds, grammar, and a lot of new words. I guide you step by step, helping you build confidence, enjoy your progress, and start speaking from day one. My lessons and materials are designed to make Russian clear, approachable, and fun, so you never feel lost or stuck.
Trusted by hundreds of students and thousands of language lovers

350+

students already speaking Russian

Almost 6,000

lessons taught for people from around the world

4,000+

Russian language enthusiasts follow my YouTube channel "Prosto. Russian"

1,000+

learners practice Russian with my "Prosto. Russian Podcast"
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.
    Colton
    Canada
  • High quality teacher. Gives a comprehensive grammar lesson with the application of new concepts in balance.
    Adam
    USA
  • Yulia is such a great teacher. Her lessons are interactive and engaging, and she's very patient and encouraging!
    Kodi Wild
    USA
  • 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.
    timeforfun2009
    USA

What’s included in
Russian Made Simple: Level 1

  • Almost 9 hours of video lessons

    short, digestible lessons designed for beginners

  • Speaking practice in every module

    start speaking, even if you’re shy or don’t have a conversation partner yet (self-assessed, with clear prompts and models)

  • 400+ practice tasks

    practice speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar

  • Quizlet set with 500+ words and phrases

    designed to help you remember every key word and phrase from the course

  • Downloadable grammar PDFs

    simple, clear, ready to use

  • Practical tips on integrating Russian into daily life

  • Private Telegram chat

    ask questions, share progress, get personal answers for 3 months

  • Certificate of completion

Free bonuses included
Total value: $40+
  • 3-Month Language Learning Planner (value $10)
  • Book "Prosto. Истории" (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:
  1. You have 14 days from the date of purchase to evaluate the course.
  2. You're eligible for a refund if you complete less than 4 course chapters within this period.
  3. If you decide the course isn't right for you, you can request a 100% refund.
  4. To request a refund, contact me within the 14-day period.
  5. 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

✔️ 12-month access to the self-paced course on the educational platform

✔️ Almost 9 hours of video lessons

✔️ Speaking practice in every module (self-assessed, no live Zoom classes )

✔️ 400+ practice tasks

✔️ Quizlet set with 500+ words & phrases

✔️ 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 $40+): planner, reader book, writing journal, habit tracker, extra planners
Important Information
Access to the course will be sent to the email address provided at the time of purchase within 24 hours after purchase.
Price: $150
This is what you get when you join
Russian Made Simple. Level 1:
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