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The real things that block English speakers learning Russian — and what we do about them.
The Cyrillic alphabet feels like an impossible wall
We walk you through it letter by letter, starting with simple words.
Cases and declensions intimidate you
You meet them inside real sentences, explained in English the moment you click.
Reviewing vocabulary feels tedious to you
Here your words are reviewed through play: tower defense, Space Invaders-style shooting, or by growing your vocabulary garden.
You have tried learning Russian before — and gave up
No forced lessons: you read what you enjoy, at your own pace.
A different method
You learn by reading what fascinates you, not by reciting lists.
Immersive reading
Stories, dialogues and songs in Russian, sorted by level. Click any word for its English translation.
Automatic flashcards
Every word you encounter feeds your personal dictionary. Spaced repetition locks it into memory.
Vocabulary built for you
You do not learn a generic, imposed list: your dictionary is built from the words you meet in what you choose to read.
Authentic Russian content
No artificial sentences. Real material, hand-picked and translated for English speakers.
Stories & culture
Pushkin, Tolstoy, traditional tales
Cinema
Clips from cult films, Soviet and modern
Dialogues
Authentic everyday conversations
Music
Russian rock, folk and pop
Reviewing is a game
Your words do not sit in a list. You review them by playing — and every activity moves you forward.
Plants vs Words
A tower defense: answer correctly to push back waves of zombies. Your vocabulary, arcade-style.
Word Invaders
Space Invaders-style: aim and shoot the right translation. Reflexes and memory.
Vocabulary garden
In your dictionary, every word is a plant. The more you review it, the more it blooms — from sprout 🌱 to flower 🌺.
XP & avatars
Every activity earns XP. You level up, pick your avatar and climb the leaderboard.
How it works
Three steps — and you are reading in under 5 minutes.
We assess your level
A free 5-minute placement test puts you on A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 or C2. Or start straight away as a complete beginner.
You pick what to read
A story, a dialogue, a film clip, a song — matched to your level. Click unknown words and the English translation appears.
You review your words by playing
Flashcards, games, vocabulary garden: your words come back at the right time, and reviewing them becomes a pleasure rather than a chore.
Frequently asked questions
I do not know the Cyrillic alphabet. Is this realistic?
Yes. The complete-beginner track is built exactly for that — you start with very simple words and phrases, and the alphabet settles in naturally within days.
How long does it take to reach a B1 level?
On average 6 to 9 months at 15-20 minutes a day. But consistency matters far more than total time.
Is it really free?
Yes. You can learn as a guest without even creating an account. The free version includes your personal dictionary, SRS flashcards, the games and the full catalogue of materials. A Premium subscription exists for advanced features, but it is not required to make progress.
Do I need to be good at grammar?
No. Grammar is learned through exposure: you see cases in context and, over time, recognise them without thinking. Explanations are one click away on every word.
Can I learn on mobile?
Yes, the app works on mobile web. Learn on the train, in a waiting room, anywhere.