I'll be taking the Trans-Siberian from Beijing to Moscow, leaving next Saturday. I'd like to spend my five days on the train doing a cram course and learning as much basic Russian as I can. I already know the alphabet, and some very basic phrases (ie. "where is the metro?"). Are there any good online courses I can print out and take with me? [more inside]
posted on Jul 7, 2008 - 2 answers

I need to review Russian badly (up to the speaking/writing/listening level of a minor in Russian). I have a semester (two is doable but pushing it) to devote to this. I need some kind of structured process to go about this--while I have textbooks and some materials from years ago it's not enough. Does anyone have any suggestions for other good tutorials? Syllabi? Quick-review websites?
posted on Sep 6, 2007 - 9 answers

Is it common for Americans to incorrectly assume that Russian is only spoken in Russia but forget that it is also a common language in the former Soviet states? [more inside]
posted on Oct 18, 2006 - 37 answers

What should I read in Russian and where can I get it? [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2006 - 11 answers

I stumbled upon this amazing Russian electronic rock group but I can't even pronounce their name! Can anyone help me figure out who these guys are? (It'll probably help if you have a cyrillic font installed!) [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2005 - 10 answers

I would like to spend an academic year studying Russian in Russia. [more inside]
posted on Oct 19, 2005 - 5 answers

Questions about learning Russian and SIT-TESOL/CELTA certification... [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2005 - 5 answers