A PDF workbook for English speakers: all 33 letters of the Russian alphabet in 7 lessons, with theory, real reading texts, cursive and answers.
▶Watch the free video lessons on YouTube
Each letter explained in English: how it sounds, with syllables and example words.
Reading exercises in every lesson — and the answers at the end of each lesson so you can check yourself.
Handwriting pages to practice writing by hand — letters, words and phrases.
Signs, a menu, messages, postcards and a letter: you read real Russian from the very first lesson.
The whole alphabet with Latin-letter transcription, all in one place.
A few letters per lesson, always from simple to complex. Made for total beginners.
The first 6 letters — and your first text
6 more letters — and your arrival in Russia
7 more letters and a trip on the Trans-Siberian
6 more letters — and a shopping list
4 more letters — and a suitcase for summer and winter
The last 4 letters — and a family tree
Review: all 33 letters — and Anna's letter
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Download the full lesson 1 (11 pages) and see how the workbook works before you buy: theory, reading, cursive and exercises with answers.
Download lesson 1 for freeEvery lesson in the workbook has a free video lesson on my channel. You can study with the videos and the workbook together — or with the workbook alone.
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I'm a native Russian speaker from Russia, now living in Brazil. On my YouTube channel I teach Russian from zero, step by step. I made this workbook so you can practice everything from the videos and read your first real Russian words and texts with confidence.
It's an 86-page PDF. You can use it on your computer or tablet, or print it.
Payment is handled by Hotmart. Right after your purchase you get access to the PDF by email.
No. The workbook starts from zero with the first 6 letters, and everything is explained in English.
It's not required. The workbook works on its own, but the free YouTube videos help with pronunciation.
Yes! The full lesson 1 is available for free — the link is on this page.