Course Overview
Welcome to the full course at Russian From Scratch. Each lesson is designed to immerse you in real Russian through video, audio, and ready-made Anki decks — giving you everything you need to learn naturally, without pressure.
The course is meant to be followed in order, but there's no rush. You can move forward when you're ready or revisit previous lessons as often as you like. Repetition is part of the process — it helps your brain internalize the language over time.
Whether you're actively studying or passively listening while walking or relaxing, the key is to keep the input flowing. That’s how understanding deepens — and how Russian becomes a part of you.
If you’ve finished today’s lesson but want to keep the input going, head over to the resources page — you’ll find free Russian podcasts, videos, and other tools to keep immersing yourself in the language.
Newbie Lessons
- Day 1: Greeting a Friend
- Day 2: Introducing Yourself
- Day 3: Morning Greeting
- Day 4: At the Coffee Shop
- Day 5: At the Grocery Store
- Day 6: Asking for Directions
- Day 7: Taking a Taxi
- Day 8: At the Bakery
- Day 9: Good Evening
- Day 10: Talking About Family
- Day 11: At the Kiosk
- Day 12: Office Small Talk
- Day 13: Phone Call to a Friend
- Day 14: Buying Clothes
- Day 15: At the Pharmacy
- Day 16: What Floor?
- Day 17: On the Bus
- Day 18: Paying in Cash
- Day 19: Ice Cream Stand
- Day 20: At the Doctor
- Day 21: In a Bookshop
- Day 22: Flowers for Mom
- Day 23: Hobbies
- Day 24: Doing Sports
- Day 25: At the Dry Cleaner
- Day 26: At the Airport
- Day 27: Asking for the Time
- Day 28: On the Train
- Day 29: At the Shoe Store
- Day 30: At the Market
- Day 31: Asking About Wifi
- Day 32: Birthday Wishes
- Day 33: Buying a SIM Card
- Day 34: Where Is the Toilet?
- Day 35: Wrong Number
- Day 36: At the Hotel
- Day 37: At the Library
- Day 38: Grocery Shopping
- Day 39: At the Gas Station
- Day 40: Whose Bag?
- Day 41: At the Bus Stop
- Day 42: Finding Bread in the Store
- Day 43: Parking
- Day 44: Where Is the Bank?
- Day 45: Buying a Stamp
- Day 46: What Day Is It?
- Day 47: Looking for a Book
- Day 48: Phone Invitation
- Day 49: Spicy or Mild
- Day 50: Talking about Family
- Day 51: Morning Coffee
- Day 52: At the Newsstand
- Day 53: Buying Fruit at the Market
- Day 54: Buying Medicine
- Day 55: Looking for an ATM
- Day 56: Buying Vegetables
- Day 57: Introductions
- Day 58: Rainy Day
- Day 59: At the Train Station
- Day 60: What Time Is It?
- Day 61: Lunch Break at Work
- Day 62: Black or With Milk
- Day 63: Clothes Shopping
- Day 64: Neighbor's Cat
- Day 65: Buying Eggs
- Day 66: Sunglasses
- Day 67: At the Barber Shop
- Day 68: How Is the Food?
- Day 69: Setting the Table
- Day 70: Coffee To Go
- Day 71: Cold Outside
- Day 72: At the Candy Store
- Day 73: Asking for the Bill
- Day 74: Museum Tickets
- Day 75: Entrance or Exit
- Day 76: Introducing a Friend
- Day 77: Favorite Food
- Day 78: Do You Have Change?
- Day 79: Open or Closed
- Day 80: Saying Goodbye
- Day 81: Looking for the Phone
- Day 82: Going to the Cinema
- Day 83: Lunch or Coffee
- Day 84: Buying Apples at the Market
- Day 85: Where Is the Metro?
- Day 86: Going Home Late
- Day 87: Headache
- Day 88: Favorite Season
- Day 89: Going to a Bar
- Day 90: Salt and Pepper
- Day 91: Taking Out the Trash
- Day 92: Drinking Water
- Day 93: Favorite Drink
- Day 94: At the Shoe Repair
- Day 95: Leaking Faucet
- Day 96: What's for Breakfast?
- Day 97: Buying Onions and Garlic
- Day 98: Buying Fish
- Day 99: Hot or Cold
- Day 100: Homework Before Play
- Day 101: New Phone Purchase
- Day 102: Buying Cheese
- Day 103: Overslept Again
- Day 104: Looking for Glasses
- Day 105: What Color Shirt?
- Day 106: Noisy Neighbors
- Day 107: Buying Meat
- Day 108: Broken Elevator
- Day 109: Going to the Store
- Day 110: Buying Butter and Milk
- Day 111: Snowy Morning
- Day 112: Favorite Animal
- Day 113: Cooking Dinner
- Day 114: Dirty Shoes
- Day 115: Talking About a Dog
- Day 116: Football or Computer
- Day 117: Buying Bread and Butter
- Day 118: Washing Hands
- Day 119: Favorite Sport
- Day 120: Watching Cartoons
- Day 121: What Do You Do?
- Day 122: Brothers' Jobs
- Day 123: Parents' Occupations
- Day 124: Left or Right
- Day 125: Checking the Weather
- Day 126: Bedtime
- Day 127: At the Fruit Stand
- Day 128: Where Are Mom and Dad?
- Day 129: A New Apartment
- Day 130: New Neighbors
- Day 131: How Many Rooms?
- Day 132: Lost Umbrella
- Day 133: Window Seat
- Day 134: Favorite Color
- Day 135: The Red Cup
- Day 136: Painting the Room
- Day 137: Sweater or Jacket
- Day 138: Elevator Going Up
- Day 139: Buying Sausage
- Day 140: From France
- Day 141: From Where in Russia
- Day 142: Speaking Languages
- Day 143: Birthday Months
- Day 144: Talking About Age
- Day 145: Tall Building
- Day 146: Tea or Coffee
- Day 147: Waking Up Early
- Day 148: Breakfast Eggs
- Day 149: Music Preferences
- Day 150: Time to Go
- Day 151: Carrying Bags
- Day 152: Parents' Jobs
- Day 153: Fast or Slow
- Day 154: Watching a Movie at Home
- Day 155: Bathroom and Kitchen
- Day 156: Broken Window
- Day 157: New Car
- Day 158: Pets
- Day 159: What Is His Name?
- Day 160: Busy Today, Free Tomorrow
- Day 161: Speaking English
- Day 162: Age and Birthday
- Day 163: Different Countries
- Day 164: Buying Rice and Pasta
- Day 165: Big Family
- Day 166: Sleeping In
- Day 167: Buying Apples and Bread
- Day 168: Cinema Tonight
- Day 169: Walk in the Park
- Day 170: Lost Phone
- Day 171: Homework Together
- Day 172: Bus to the Station
- Day 173: Heavy Snow
- Day 174: Buying Soap
- Day 175: New Haircut
- Day 176: Looking for Keys
- Day 177: Apartment Number
- Day 178: Windy Day
- Day 179: Buying Tea
- Day 180: Today's Date
- Day 181: Year of Birth
- Day 182: At the Laundromat
- Day 183: How Many Children?
- Day 184: Sharing an Umbrella
- Day 185: Waiting in Line
- Day 186: Turning Off the Light
- Day 187: New Glasses
- Day 188: Where Is the Cat?
- Day 189: Closing the Door
- Day 190: Where Do You Live?
- Day 191: Broken Plate
- Day 192: Eating Out or at Home
- Day 193: In the City
- Day 194: Home Garden
- Day 195: Watering the Flowers
- Day 196: Favorite Subject
- Day 197: Running Late
- Day 198: Iron and Ironing
- Day 199: Buying Batteries
- Day 200: Exam Passed
- Day 201: Summer Heat
- Day 202: Reading a Book
- Day 203: Feeding the Dog
- Day 204: Allergic to Cats
- Day 205: Broken Computer
- Day 206: Forgot Wallet
- Day 207: Fixing a Button
- Day 208: Counting Money
- Day 209: Clock on the Wall
- Day 210: Which Bus Number?
- Day 211: Sore Throat
- Day 212: Loud TV
- Day 213: Good Cook
- Day 214: Missing Sock
- Day 215: Playing Chess
- Day 216: Morning Exercise
- Day 217: Buying a Map
- Day 218: Tooth Hurts
- Day 219: New Job
- Day 220: Taking a Photo
- Day 221: Ordering Pizza
- Day 222: Locked Out
- Day 223: Buying a Scarf
- Day 224: New Cafe
- Day 225: Feeding the Pigeons
- Day 226: Nice Weather
- Day 227: Shopping for Clothes
Pre-Elementary Lessons
- Day 2: Weekend Plans
- Day 3: Grocery Shopping
- Day 4: Visiting a Friend
- Day 6: Planning a Trip
- Day 7: At the Restaurant
- Day 8: Ordering at a Restaurant
- Day 9: Talking About the Weather
- Day 11: Weekend Plans
- Day 15: Asking for Directions
- Day 16: At the Post Office
- Day 17: Visiting a Friend
- Day 18: Cooking Dinner
- Day 19: Sports Discussion
- Day 20: Making an Appointment
- Day 21: On the Phone
- Day 22: At the Library
- Day 23: Asking for Help
- Day 24: Movie Night
- Day 25: At the Bank
- Day 26: Concert Tickets
- Day 27: Running Late
- Day 28: New Pet
- Day 29: Concert Plans
- Day 30: At the Post Office
- Day 31: Morning Routine
- Day 32: Planning a Trip
- Day 33: Dining Out
- Day 34: Feeling Sick
- Day 35: Tough Day at Work
- Day 36: Asking Directions
- Day 37: Phone Call
- Day 38: Movie Recommendation
- Day 39: New Phone
- Day 40: Saying Goodbye
- Day 41: Weekend Plans
- Day 42: Ordering a Pizza
- Day 43: At the Restaurant
- Day 46: Meeting in the Park
- Day 49: Taxi to the Airport
- Day 50: Holiday Plans
- Day 51: Movie Night
- Day 52: Visiting a Friend
- Day 53: Outdoor Adventure
- Day 54: Taking the Bus
- Day 56: Talking about the Weather
- Day 58: Weekend Plans
- Day 59: Lost Phone
- Day 62: Wrong Number
- Day 64: At the Cafe
- Day 65: At the Doctor
- Day 66: Inviting a Friend
- Day 68: Helping a Friend
- Day 69: Planning a Vacation
- Day 71: Borrowing Sugar
- Day 72: At the Gym
- Day 75: Hotel Check-in
- Day 77: Ordering Food Together
- Day 78: Running Late
- Day 79: New Phone
- Day 88: Visiting for Tea
- Day 90: Waiting for Bus Number Five
- Day 91: When Is the Meeting?
- Day 92: Talking About the Match
- Day 93: Ordering Food
- Day 94: Trying on a Jacket
- Day 96: How Cold Is It?
- Day 97: Do You Have a Pen?
- Day 98: Long Time No See
- Day 99: Helping with Math
- Day 102: Already Had Dinner
- Day 104: Weekend at the Dacha
- Day 105: Almost Finished
- Day 106: Learning Chess
- Day 107: Doing the Dishes
- Day 108: After the Exam
- Day 110: Discussing a Movie
- Day 111: Trip to the Lake
- Day 112: Helping with a Move
- Day 113: Concert on Saturday
- Day 114: Borrowing a Book
- Day 117: New Haircut
- Day 118: What Shall We Drink?
- Day 119: Lazy Cat
- Day 120: Playing the Guitar
- Day 124: Do You Like Your Job?
- Day 125: A New Job
- Day 126: Working at a Cafe
- Day 127: Dream Job
- Day 130: Cleaning the House
- Day 133: Which Shirt?
- Day 137: On the Farm
- Day 138: At the Zoo
- Day 139: I'm American
- Day 141: Favorite Animal
- Day 145: Is It Friday?
- Day 146: Describing a Brother
- Day 148: Breakfast or Just Coffee
- Day 151: Working as a Teacher
- Day 153: Study or Work
- Day 154: Small Apartment
- Day 156: Favorite Color
- Day 159: From the Village
- Day 163: Birthday on Friday
- Day 164: Tired After Night Work
- Day 166: Expensive Jacket
- Day 173: Hungry Friends
- Day 174: When Do You Get Up?
- Day 175: Car or Bus
- Day 177: Late Again
- Day 178: Far Office
- Day 179: Asking for a Phone Number
- Day 182: How Often Do You Exercise?
- Day 183: Coffee or Tea
- Day 184: Morning Routine
- Day 185: Evening Routine
- Day 186: Arranging Furniture
- Day 187: Hanging a Picture
- Day 189: Time for a New Phone
- Day 190: Boring Movie
- Day 191: Ugly Shirt
- Day 192: Busy Tomorrow
- Day 195: No Smoking
- Day 197: Cooking Dinner
- Day 198: Favorite Season
- Day 199: Exam Tomorrow
- Day 203: Choosing a Movie
- Day 204: On a Diet
- Day 207: Invitation to Hang Out
- Day 208: Washing Dishes
- Day 209: Noisy Neighbors
- Day 210: Left Phone at Friend's
- Day 211: Returning a Book
- Day 212: Moving to Another City
- Day 214: Buying a Gift
- Day 215: Weekend Recap
- Day 216: Driving a Car
- Day 217: Take an Umbrella
- Day 218: Need a Vacation
- Day 220: Allergic to Cats
- Day 222: Football on TV
- Day 223: Cut Finger
- Day 225: Learning Spanish
- Day 228: Toothache
- Day 229: Saying Goodbye
Elementary Lessons
- Day 1: Morning Routine
- Day 5: New Hobby
- Day 8: Household Chores
- Day 9: Health Advice
- Day 10: Finding a Gift
- Day 11: New Neighbor
- Day 12: Lost Keys
- Day 13: Favorite Music
- Day 14: Job Interview
- Day 17: Renting an Apartment
- Day 20: Planning a Party
- Day 23: Daily Commute
- Day 26: Holiday Plans
- Day 27: Internet Troubles
- Day 29: At the Gym
- Day 30: Late for Work
- Day 35: At the Gym
- Day 37: Clothes Shopping
- Day 38: Post Office
- Day 39: Doctor's Visit
- Day 41: Car Trouble
- Day 42: Exam Preparation
- Day 43: Vacation Memories
- Day 45: Household Chores
- Day 46: At Work
- Day 47: New Apartment
- Day 48: Bank Visit
- Day 49: New Gadget
- Day 53: Birthday Gift
- Day 55: Rainy Day
- Day 56: At the Pharmacy
- Day 57: Train Station
- Day 59: Concert Plans
- Day 60: Old Friends
Intermediate Lessons
- Day 1: Catching Up at the Park
- Day 2: Office Project Discussion
- Day 3: Bumping into a Friend at the Store
- Day 4: Weekend Plans and Hobbies
- Day 5: Relationship Advice
- Day 6: Planning a Vacation
- Day 7: After the Hiking Trip
- Day 8: Car Trouble on the Road
- Day 9: Coffee Shop Chat
- Day 10: Talking About the Football Match
- Day 11: Chat at the Gym
- Day 12: Neighbors Chatting in the Elevator
- Day 13: Roommates Dividing Chores
- Day 14: Catching Up with Dad
- Day 15: Planning a Birthday Surprise
- Day 16: Helping a Friend Move
- Day 17: Checking on a Sick Friend
- Day 18: Discussing a Movie
- Day 19: Asking for Directions
- Day 20: Chatting with a Taxi Driver
Upper-Intermediate Lessons
- Day 1: Morning Coffee Chat
- Day 2: Morning Commute
- Day 3: Talking About the Weather
- Day 4: Planning Dinner
- Day 5: Fixing the Sink
- Day 6: Noisy Neighbors
- Day 7: Weekend Plans
- Day 8: At the Bar
- Day 9: Old Friends Reminiscing
- Day 10: Rising Prices
- Day 11: Discussing the Big Game
- Day 12: At the Gym
- Day 13: On a Diet
- Day 14: Quitting Smoking
- Day 15: Stressed at Work
- Day 16: New Gadget
- Day 17: Always on the Phone
- Day 18: Computer Troubles
- Day 19: Friday Night Gaming
- Day 20: Tech Generation Gap
- Day 21: Girlfriend Troubles
- Day 22: Nervous to Ask Her Out
- Day 23: Marriage Pressure
- Day 24: Brotherly Chat
- Day 25: After a Break-up
- Day 26: Planning a Vacation
- Day 27: Delayed Flight
- Day 28: Road Trip Troubles
- Day 29: Travel Memories
- Day 30: In a Taxi
- Day 31: Fishing Trip
- Day 32: After the Concert
- Day 33: Helping a Friend Move
- Day 34: Borrowing a Tool
- Day 35: New Dads Chat
- Day 36: Birthday Gift Dilemma
- Day 37: At the Barbershop
- Day 38: Modern Dating
- Day 39: Office Deadline Crunch
- Day 40: Vacation Planning
- Day 41: Relationship Advice
- Day 42: Salary Raise Discussion
- Day 43: Breaking a Bad Habit
- Day 44: Phone Upgrade Dilemma
- Day 45: Getting Back in Shape
- Day 46: Time Management Struggles
- Day 47: Discussing the Big Game
- Day 48: Car Trouble on the Road
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