so this was a watch of my grandpa. he got it from a russian friend in 1978. i normally can at least reead cyrillic but not in cursive
So according to google translate and Duolingo, you are supposed to use "—" when saying something like My friend is a politician (Мой друг — политик.) in Russian, but it feels like something thats not accurate. Do Russians really use this?
Hello my brothers, I come here to ask for some help from my (probably) nation brothers from distant times. I'm a 23 old brazillian, the grandpa of my grandpa came to Brazil from the region of Russia / Poland and maybe had some relatives in Ukraine or Mongolia.
I'm doing a research with my uncle to discover more about the history of our family, my grandpa has already passed away and left some notes for us.
Our surname here in Brazil is written "SCHYCHOF". My uncle did some research and found this writting "ШИШЕФ", it's also on the gate of a house my grandpa built. He made some contacts with russians and ukrainians in Facebook and no one could say any kind of translation to that name, but he found in russian/cyrillic translators that it could be "hookah pipe smoker", but we aren't sure.
I found out that it could be formed by ШИШ - ЕФ. Probably "SHISH - EF", the sound and translation is similar to what we today know our name is (names change between years). I also found out about the dish "Shish kebab", it has a russian version, a kind of meat skewer? And also it could be the fig gesture or mean the word "nothing", literally.
About the -EF/ЕФ sufix, I read that it could have a meaning of a possession, as if what it comes before the sufix, it meant that you are somebody's son.
Could you help me discover the translaction or meaning of this surname? I'd rather write here in russian, in respect, but I don't know any
Two months ago we launched Mishka on iOS and the #1 piece of feedback from this sub was "where's Android." A month ago we said it would be ready in 2-3 weeks. It's live on Google Play today.
For anyone new here: Mishka is an app Lera and I built for Russian learners who've gotten the A1 basics down (usually on Duolingo) and want an app that actually teaches grammar in context, not just more random vocabulary drills. Content scales A1 to C1. Lera is a certified Russian tutor and the brain behind all the lesson content. I'm the developer (and an intermediate learner who needed this to exist).
What's in it: stories A1-C1 with professional audio, full grammar course, conjugation and declension drills, tap-any-word translation that feeds straight into spaced repetition flashcards, conversation practice and "missions" where you do everything from ordering coffee to talking your way out of a speeding ticket (with live AI feedback on your grammar, spelling, and vocabulary), culture/slang/idioms at B2+. There's also a home screen widget that cycles your saved vocabulary throughout the day for passive review without opening the app. Free preview at every level before any subscription kicks in.
A few things we're working on next:
Grammar mastery course: almost ready. Right now the full grammar course has one lesson per topic; this new feature adds a stack of drills and exercises per concept so you can actually internalize the patterns instead of "getting" them once and then forgetting them under pressure.
B1 versions of culture, slang, and idioms: currently this content only opens up at B2+, but enough of you asked for it earlier that we're going to make a B1 tier.
More story lessons: thinking about a separate "universe" with new characters so we can keep expanding without overloading the existing storyline.
Testers who've been on the Android beta should be migrated to the full release automatically the next time you open the app.
If you've downloaded Mishka before and have feedback (what's missing, what's broken, what you'd want next), please drop it in the comments. The first two posts in this sub genuinely shaped how we built this. Multiple things in the app exist because someone here asked for them, and that's how we want to keep going.
Спасибо!
Can anyone suggest me some realllyyy good Russian movies or tv shows that can also help me learn and get used to how it sounds since I'm learning it
Hello guys I’m not from russia but I really love and like Russian culture tradition and Russian people. I also really like Russian language and I want to learn it could anyone help me how can I start to learn it. And I also know that Russian language not also spoke in russia but many other countries also which is also great
Is there someone from russia or anyone who can help me to learn it and I also love to make friends from russia
Hello everyone!
I'm a Foreign Languages student currently working on my Master's thesis on the Russian and Italian languages. I posted this already a few months ago, and your help was huge, so I'm trying again, since I need just a few more answers))
If Russian is your first language, I would be incredibly grateful if you could spare about 5 minutes to fill out this anonymous survey. Your input would be very helpful for my research!
Link to the survey: https://forms.gle/JcDTQggboyjUu2zH9
Thank you so much for your time and help!
Спасибо за ваше время и помощь!
hi!! not sure which flair to use but here goes nothing xd
i want to read some sci fi books, im still learning but im not comfortable reading in russian yet, still i wanna give it a try !!
Here is a video I am watching and having trouble understanding:
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1C1XPFZBjv/
0:04 зато не р ...?
0:12-0:16 собой ...?
0:17-0:20 сейчас по городу ... штраф тебе напишу?
Also, does anyone know is this song is a parody of a real song?
Thank you!
Bit of a long shot but by any chance does anyone know the name of this song or what the woman is singing in the chorus? I can’t find it on Shazam or any similar apps
Hello everyone,
I'm interested in learning more about Russia beyond the usual headlines and stereotypes. I'd love to make Russian friends for cultural exchange and meaningful conversations.
A little about me: I'm interested in history, politics, culture, literature, religion, languages, and everyday life in different countries. I'm not looking for debates or arguments. I'm more interested in thoughtful, respectful, and intellectually stimulating conversations where we can exchange perspectives and learn from each other. I'd also be happy to share information about my own country and culture.
What are the best ways to meet Russians online for genuine friendship and cultural exchange? Are there any communities, forums, Telegram groups, language-exchange platforms, or other places you would recommend?
Thank you, and I'd be happy to hear any advice or suggestions.
спасибо, нам показывали вашщих священиков, как я обажаю перевод с испанского, нет )
I'm interested in finding friends to practice the language with, my native tongue is Spanish and I'm from Argentina.
Nowadays, you can see more Russian foreigners in the capital city for some reason, and I used to go to an academy to study but I stopped due to university. Nevertheless, I've got some basics.
If you'd like to practice English/Spanish, I'm down for it too :)
Hei. Sorry to bother.
I Found this picture on pinterest, I really like the design but I dont know what it is written there. Google is not helpful at all.
Thank you very much.
I kind of have a strange obsession with it, I find it much more interesting and it has a lot more personality but I find it hard to find any online especially considering that I do not speak Russian lol.
I know the time frame, it's more so that I cant find digital copies of any of them free or otherwise I know sometimes universities have public databases but I have no idea how to look for specifically original editions because I've seen some but they've been modernised when it comes to spelling.
Hi! I want to study Russian by writing my own stories and sharing them. If anyone is interested in experiences, school life, society, or creative hobbies like makeup, dance, and music, I’d love to connect. I’m around B1 level and want to improve my grammar while keeping my own way of expressing myself.
So I bought the Golosa course-book but I self study and didn’t find out all the extra details until after buying it. It was recommended to me and I did do my research but it’s a little too late. I want to know how reliable is it if you study alone?
I’m from China and recently started becoming interested in Russian language and culture.
I like Russian music, history, literature and the way Russian people communicate directly.
I hope to meet some Russian friends here and learn more about daily life in Russia.
If you’re interested in China, feel free to ask me anything too :)
Спасибо!