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Grammar, exercises, vocabulary — everything you need in one place, structured so you always know what's next.
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Speak Russian.
For real.
Hold real conversations in months — with native teachers, not apps.
Free forever plan · No credit card · Students in 30+ countries
Three ways to learn.
Pick yours.
Study on your own, speak with a native teacher, or keep Russian in your ears every day. Most students combine all three.
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Audio Club
A private Telegram channel with daily audio, video drops, and new vocabulary from native teachers.
Live practice
Speak with natives
Private lessons with a flexible programme and your own pace — or speaking clubs in small groups around a topic. Pick the format that fits you.
Complete course
First module free
Full detailed
Russian course
from ZERO.
Every letter, every sound, every rule — in the right order. No guessing what to study next, no jumping between random videos.
Start with the first module completely free. If it clicks, keep going.
What's inside
- — Video and text lessons with clear, human explanations
- — Exercises after every lesson so the material actually sticks
- — Progress tracking — pick up exactly where you left off
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start from absolute zero
Free Assessment
Not sure where to begin?
Take our 10-minute adaptive test. Evaluate your grammar, vocabulary, and reading skills to get a personalized roadmap for your Russian journey.
Discover your level →The Platform
A true Russian language environment. Built by humans. For humans.
01 — Structured Learning
Structured Learning
A step-by-step path from scratch: hundreds of grammar articles sorted by level, so you always know what comes next.
02 — Interactive Practice
Interactive Practice
Smart exercises and drills that turn passive reading into active recall — right in your pocket.
03 — Smart Repetition
Smart Repetition
A vocabulary hub with thousands of words that resurface exactly when you're about to forget them.
04 — Track Progress
Track Progress
Your personal space for the whole journey: words learned, study sessions, streaks, and learning cycles.
By the numbers
- 1,172
- Words in Database
- 10
- Interactive Exercises
- 235
- Lessons & Articles
- 30
- Countries
Smart flashcards and curated vocabulary lists.
Drag-and-drop, typing, and grammar drills.
Structured video courses and deep cultural reads.
The global geography of our student community.
Global Community
Trusted by hundreds of students
Trusted by hundreds of students
worldwide
I have been taking lessons with Rosti for one year and I continue to look forward to my lessons every week! He creates a warm and welcoming space for learning.
Rayla
USA · Level A1 → B1
Rosti is very dedicated to teaching. He explains everything clearly, especially for beginners. He is patient in explaining and correcting accents. Highly recommended.
Nook
Thailand · 50+ Classes Together
A very good experience, the teacher made me feel calm, relaxed and at ease. I felt confident to ask questions and he personalized the class to my learning needs.
Juan Alfonso
Mexico · Level A2
Why Russian?
Most spoken language in the world
Language on the internet after English
Native & fluent speakers worldwide
Countries where Russian is widely spoken
Art & Literature
Russian gave the world Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Chekhov. Reading them in the original is a completely different experience — and closer than you think.
A Unique Language
No articles, free word order, a case system that feels like a puzzle — then clicks. Russian trains your brain in ways no other language does.
A Global Language
From Moscow to Almaty, from Minsk to Tbilisi — Russian opens doors across Eastern Europe and Central Asia. One language, enormous reach.
Music & Cinema
Russian film, folk music, and pop culture are rich and underexplored by the West. Learning the language gives you a front-row seat to a hidden world.
Career Advantage
Few professionals speak Russian. In diplomacy, energy, science, and international business — that makes you genuinely stand out from the crowd.
Science & Space
Russian was the language of the Space Race and remains central to aerospace, mathematics, and research. A language built for curious, ambitious minds.
Our Philosophy
It's more than
just a language.
"Learning that feels like a conversation with a friend."
Putnik School was born from a simple belief: language learning should feel human. We help students from 30+ countries speak, think, and feel in Russian — not just memorise grammar rules.
Our teachers are native professionals with years of experience and a genuine passion for sharing Russian language and culture. When you study with us, you're not just gaining a skill — you gain access to literature, art, history, and real human connection.
Culture — Connection — Confidence
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about the platform, subscriptions, and learning formats.
Don't worry! We created the "How to Read Russian" course specifically for you. In just 5–7 days, you'll master the Cyrillic alphabet, understand the logic of pronunciation, and read your first words. After that, you'll be ready for the platform or 1-on-1 lessons.
Russian grammar has a strict structure. It only seems difficult if you learn it chaotically. Our methodology breaks down complex topics (like cases or verb aspects) into clear, logical formulas. It feels more like math than rote memorization.
The Platform is perfect for building your foundation: learning vocabulary, practicing grammar, and taking video courses at your own pace. Private lessons are best if your main goal is to start speaking quickly, perfect your pronunciation, and break the language barrier. Many of our students successfully combine both.
Yes, the 2-on-1 format is designed for you and a partner, friend, or colleague with a similar language level. You get more fun, joint practice, and save 30% per person compared to private lessons.
It's your daily dose of Russian. Every day you receive micro-lessons from native speakers: a word of the day, audio breakdowns of real dialogues, grammar notes, or movie transcriptions. It's the perfect way to maintain immersion without a huge time commitment.
Your first month of full access to the Platform ecosystem is just $2.99. This gives you plenty of time to evaluate the courses, smart flashcards, and exercises. From the second month, the subscription renews at the standard rate of $9.99/mo.
Absolutely. No hidden buttons or emails to support. You can cancel your subscription in one click from your Student Dashboard at any time.
To ensure the teacher and methodology are the right fit for you, we offer a trial lesson for just $7. There are no long-term commitments — if you don't like it, you lose nothing.
Yes! Our students live in over 30 countries worldwide. You will always find available slots in our calendar that fit your timezone, whether you are in the US, Europe, or Asia.
Putnik School is a modern web application. It works perfectly in the browser on your Mac, PC, or iPad, and is fully optimized for mobile screens (iPhone and Android). You don't need to download a separate app.
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