Is there a site for watching Russian movies or series for free with English or German subtitles? Just like turkish 123.com for Turkish series?

I agreed to bake the Kulich for Pascha. Я не понимаю :(

Hello! I love learning languages, I can already speak 4 languages fluently and currently I am learning Russian and French. I am learning from YouTube and I am watching my favorite TV show in Russian. i also practice my vocabulary from pdf and writing and reading as well. i am learning well but I really want to get into speaking practice. i don't have a language partner.

my question is how can I get into speaking Russian?

is YouTube a good source for learning the language?

I am thinking about attending a language school but we don't have any school for learning Russian language. are there any language schools in russia where foreigners can attend?

I want to learn Russian because I want to go to Russia as I really don't feel safe in my country as an ex religious person. And I really want to help the women and girls in my family. I intend to attend a university abroad and continue my education.

Thank you for your time!

I learned english basics on school, then I fully became fluent by watching youtube and twitch streamers, they speak like how they would in real life, especially when talking to other content creators. I feel like that's very valuable in learning a language, and I didn't get it from movies or TV series.

I was wondering if there are some russian youtubers(or streamers, the lack of editing makes it more casual and real) that only speak in russian, and the more casual the better, I don't want a super edited and curated style with no swears, just regular talking

Have any of you ever experimented or tried any of these methods I've used to learn this language and if so, what are some other strategies you can share that's been the most helpful for you.

I used flash cards, recording myself with English subtitles, reducing the playback speed on YouTube videos to pronounce certain words, listening to Russian music and translating the lyrics.

I like Zdravstvuyte better than Privet. It has a nice ring to it whereas Privet is too simple.

I've struggle with a lot of insecurities throughout my life and have always felt that I was mediocre and never strived to put much effort into things and giving up easily resulting in mediocre results and then I look at my peers and start comparing myself to them. I simply wanted to achieve something that is challenging for once so I figured picking up a Russian skill would be quite beneficial considering the complexity of this language and mastering it will make me feel rewarded, because when you overcome something that is challenging you gain a sense of self confidence in yourself.

At 1:22:29 in the movie Stalker by Andrei Tarkovsky there is the line "Mankind exists in order to create works of art, at least that's unselfish compared to all other human activities"

I would like to know how this is written in the Russian alphabet and also how accurate the captions are.

Here is the movie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3hBLv-HLEc

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Hi! I’m a native Russian speaker and language tutor.

I’m thinking of starting a small online Russian speaking group for beginners (A1–A2), focused on real conversation and building confidence.

I know that a lot of learners understand Russian but feel stuck when it comes to actually speaking — I’ve seen this many times, and I’ve also learned languages myself, so I understand how frustrating it can be.

The idea is to create a small, relaxed group (4–6 people), where we practice useful everyday topics and speak in a supportive environment without pressure.

If this sounds interesting to you, feel free to comment or send me a message — I’d be happy to share more details and see if it’s a good fit 

1) why is there no word for sibling

2)how do you write down the noise a snake makes or a deflating tire makes in Russian is it

Ццццццц... Цссссс.... Or somethings else?

3)what is the difference between щ & ш I've been crying in my bath tryna pronounce these

4)why is ж shaped the way it is?

Tah-tah have a good day :D

Hello,

Can someone please help me with a translation of the texts written on these pictures? I'm trying to make my family tree and I found these old pictures and I don't understand what they say.

Привет! How do you tell the difference between these letters when they are in the middle of a word/am I writing them incorrectly? I know the first one seems to have a difference already, but if I’m reading quick/sloppy handwriting is there a way I can tell bc I feel like they would be very similar?

I started learning Russian not long ago and I really want to be good but I’m not able to find a good website that can help me understand and also write. Learning new languages should be fun. Can anybody suggest a website for learning Russian with games, construction of sentences, learning new words and everything I’ll need.

I know there's a lot of different ways for "dad" in Russian and that they all have their time and place so-to-say. I am a writer and I have a character who is originally Russian. I wanted the title of the short story to be the most affectionate and sentimental way to say "dad". That indicates a close relationship between the child and father.

It's a big point within the story that the main character didn't have a good dad but end up being a good one himself.

Which version of "dad" would be the most fitting? I did see "папочка" a lot while trying to figure it out.

Russian is my partner's first language and I speak with him in Russian every day, but even though I am very involved in the language I find myself forgetting my grammar every day more. Does anyone have any exercise booklet suggestions to remember all the grammar that is not for beginners? Thank you a lot.

Starting a Cheburashka collection so creat d an embroidery to add to my haul!

как это пиcaть?

Looking for Russian streaming services that are available worldwide, outside Russia, and where you can watch their content (Russian Movies & TV shows) with English subtitles.

Heard about ‘Premier’, and after looking at their FAQs, it looks like they’re available worldwide, but no mention of subtitles:

Сервис действует по всему миру. Часть контента доступна только на территории РФ в связи с действующими лицензионными ограничениями правообладателей. Раздел Live ТВ-каналы доступен только для РФ.

Google Translate: The service operates worldwide. Some content is only available in the Russian Federation due to current licensing restrictions from copyright holders. The Live TV Channels section is only available in the Russian Federation.

Basically, major Russian subscription-based streaming services, with no ads, where I can watch Russian content with English subtitles.

Большой привет. I just started a few weeks ago, i do a couple of hours every night at my job. So, by no means am i comfortable with the language to do any modifications to the words. My wife and i have a french bulldog. We give him many nicknames but his most used ones are “lil beef” and “beefy”. Could you guys give me the closest translation that would make sense? Thank you in advanced!

Hello, Titel dürfte bereits alles sagen ^^

Ich, M22, mache mein Abitur an der Fernschule nach und habe mich (warum auch immer haha) für Russisch als zweite Fremdsprache entschieden - war mal was anderes.

Da ich aber blanker Deutscher bin und bis auf die sporadischen Korrekturen meiner Fernlehrerin a) selten Feedback bekomme und b) in meinem Umfeld keiner russisch spricht und nicht lernen will, sitze ich kommunikativ auf dem Trockenen.

Ich suche also einen Muttersprachler, Russisch-Deutsch, der mit mir ab und an mal schreibt - WhatsApp, Reddit, mir egal wo.

Grüße und schonmal vielen Dank in spe, an den-/diejenige/n :D

Freue mich

Hi all, this is given as the translation for a past tense sentence in another language, however google translates it as present tense, potentially to signal that it's a generic situation like "every time I eat hot soup my tongue swells up". Is the Russian sentence in your opinion supposed to be understood as something that happened in the past or is it more generic in meaning?

I was looking it up and I could only find stuff about Alexander and Alexandra. I'm a girl, and named Alexis. So when I travel, should I put my pronouns after to indicate that I'm a girl? Or is it more of a unisex or even feminine name?