Russian Grammar Hub

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82 Total Rules
63 Chapters
7 CEFR level
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Understand Russian Grammar Faster

New to Russian Grammar?

Start with the basics and build your foundation step by step.

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A0 Chapters

Zero Point · 17 Total Rules

The very first step. You're discovering the building blocks of the language — the alphabet, basic sounds, and how simple words connect.

Alphabet & sounds Basic word order Simple greetings
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Hello, World! — Your Very First Words

Start from absolute zero: learn the alphabet sounds, say hello and goodbye, count to ten, and pick up the survival words you need from day one.

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The Cyrillic Gateway

Introduction to the Russian alphabet and basic phonetic rules. Learners will master the sounds and shapes of Cyrillic characters.

5 rules

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Me, Myself & I — Talking About You

Introduce yourself, talk about what belongs to you, point things out, and learn to say yes and no with confidence.

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First Steps in Conversation

Essential greetings and polite phrases for daily interaction. Focus on social etiquette and common survival expressions.

4 rules

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The World Around You — Naming Things

Discover how to name objects, use a/an, make plurals, describe things with colors and sizes, and ask "What is this?"

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Meeting the Nouns

Introduction to basic noun gender and the concept of animate vs inanimate. Building a foundational vocabulary of common objects.

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Everyday Actions — Your First Verbs

Learn to express what you like, want, need, and do — plus say what's happening right now and make suggestions with "let's".

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Survival Essentials

Basic phrases for asking directions, prices, and personal needs. Focus on functional communication in a Russian-speaking environment.

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Time & Place — Where and When

Navigate the basics of location and time: say where things are, talk about today and tomorrow, and tell the time.

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Real Life — Surviving Your First Day

Put it all together with real-life phrases: order food, ask for directions, handle money, and be polite in everyday situations.

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A1 Chapters

Beginner · 22 Total Rules

You can understand and use everyday phrases. Grammar at this level covers present tense, basic sentence patterns, and simple questions.

Present tense basics Yes/no questions Articles & pronouns
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The Present Tense World

Understanding basic verb conjugation in the present tense. Introduction to the two main conjugation patterns.

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Who Are You? Pronouns

Mastering personal pronouns and their roles in sentences. Learning how to identify subjects and objects.

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The Case System Begins

Introduction to the Nominative and Accusative cases. Understanding how nouns change based on their role in a sentence.

2 rules

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Negation and Questions

How to form questions and negate statements effectively. Mastering the use of 'ne' and question words.

2 rules

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Describing the World

Using adjectives to modify nouns. Learning gender agreement for adjectives.

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Numbers and Counting

Counting from 1 to 100 and basic arithmetic. Introduction to number-noun agreement.

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Possession and Belonging

Using possessive pronouns to indicate ownership. Understanding the relationship between the owner and the object.

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Location and Prepositions

Introduction to the Prepositional case for location. Using basic prepositions like 'v' and 'na'.

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Daily Routine Verbs

Focusing on high-frequency verbs for daily activities. Introduction to reflexive verbs.

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Time Expressions

Telling time and talking about days of the week. Using temporal markers in sentences.

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Family and Relationships

Vocabulary for family members and social connections. Using the Genitive case for relationship markers.

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Food and Dining

Ordering at a restaurant and discussing preferences. Using the Instrumental case for tools and accompaniment.

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Travel and Transportation

Navigating public transport and travel vocabulary. Using verbs of motion basics.

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A2 Chapters

Elementary · 14 Total Rules

You're building confidence. Grammar expands to past tense, comparisons, and connecting ideas with conjunctions.

Past tense forms Comparisons Connecting sentences
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Looking Back at the Past

Mastering the past tense of verbs. Understanding gender agreement in past tense forms.

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The Future is Coming

Forming the simple and compound future tense. Using perfective and imperfective verbs.

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Aspects of Action

Deep dive into the difference between perfective and imperfective. Choosing the right aspect for the context.

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Comparative Adventures

Comparing people and things using comparative adjectives. Learning superlative forms.

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The Dative Case Journey

Using the Dative case for indirect objects. Expressing needs and feelings.

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Motion Verbs Simplified

Understanding unidirectional vs multidirectional motion verbs. Adding prefixes to motion verbs.

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The Instrumental Case Power

Using the Instrumental case for professions and states. Expanding on 'with' constructions.

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Genitive Case Mastery

Using the Genitive case for negation, quantity, and absence. Mastering the 'net' construction.

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Modal Verb Nuances

Using modal verbs like 'mogu', 'dolzhen', 'khotet'. Expressing ability and obligation.

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Relative Clauses

Connecting ideas with 'kotoryy'. Building complex sentences with relative pronouns.

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Describing Characteristics

Advanced adjective usage and short-form adjectives. Expressing states of being.

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Conjunctions and Connectors

Using coordinating and subordinating conjunctions. Making speech flow naturally.

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B1 Chapters

Intermediate · 12 Total Rules

The breakthrough level. You can express opinions, describe experiences, and handle most travel situations. Grammar covers conditionals, modal verbs, and passive voice.

Conditionals Modal verbs Reported speech
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Advanced Case Usage

Refining the use of all six cases in complex contexts. Handling exceptions and irregular declensions.

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Passive Voice Constructions

Understanding how to use the passive voice in Russian. Reflexive verbs as passive alternatives.

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Conditionals and Hypotheticals

Forming 'if' clauses and hypothetical situations. Using the subjunctive mood.

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Participles and Gerunds

Introduction to active and passive participles. Using adverbial participles for concise speech.

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Reported Speech

Shifting tenses and pronouns in indirect speech. Managing complex reporting verbs.

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Advanced Motion Verbs

Mastering prefixed motion verbs. Nuances of movement in various contexts.

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Word Formation Secrets

Understanding prefixes and suffixes to expand vocabulary. Recognizing word roots.

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Formal Register

Navigating formal vs informal communication. Using honorifics and polite address.

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Idiomatic Expressions

Common Russian idioms and phrases. Understanding cultural context behind metaphors.

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Complex Sentence Structure

Advanced syntax and word order variations for emphasis. Managing long sentences.

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Discourse Markers

Using particles and fillers to sound like a native speaker. Managing conversational flow.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Russian Grammar

SubLearn covers 82 Russian grammar rules organized across 7 CEFR proficiency levels (from A0 to C2), spanning 63 structured chapters. Each rule includes clear explanations, real-world examples, and interactive practice exercises.

Our Russian grammar curriculum covers CEFR levels from A0 to C2. Each level is designed to match your current proficiency — beginners start with basic sentence patterns at A1, while advanced learners tackle nuanced structures at C1-C2.

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