Points of Russia: Exploring the Land of the Tsars

Learning to Count in Russian When it comes to mastering a language, what skills are more essential than counting? Knowing numbers is an essential piece of everyday conversation, language learning, and life in general. Whether in the grocery store, at the bank, or gambling in Russia, understanding the local language’s numbers is of the utmost importance. If you’re getting ready to tackle the Russian language and its fascinating number system, then read on to learn the basics to counting in Russian! Let’s begin by first taking a look at the numbers in Russian, which are written in the Cyrillic script like the alphabet. The numbers range from 1–10, and then fluctuate from 11–19, before becoming a consistent 10’s based system. Here’s a quick breakdown of the characters and numbers in Russian: Ivan Bobrov @ Unsplash Character Number один one два two три three четыре four пять five шесть six семь seven восемь eight ...

Making Sense of the Russian Language When it comes to traveling to Russia, one thing that can seem daunting is the Russian language. For many travelers, the language barrier can be a stumbling block in the beginning and can be intimidating to learn. However, with a bit of research and planning, you can make sense of the Russian language and make your trip a more memorable and rewarding experience. In this article, we'll make sense of the Russian language and provide you with the tools and resources for deciphering the language. For example, we'll cover the impact of Russian grammar on English-speaking travelers, the resources available for learning Russian, examples of commonly-used Russian phrases, and the different writing systems found in the Russian language. We'll finish up with a few tips and suggestions on making the most of your Russian language experience. rogov @ Unsplash The Basics of Russian Grammar Russian grammar consists...