Marina Koker
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Marina Koker
December 5, 2025
Let’s review STUDY verbs
Struggling with the Russian “study” verbs? In our new post we review the essential rule that helps you finally understand the difference between учить / учиться / изучать and when to use each one in real-life situations. You’ll also get a short, practical exercise with the answer key so you can check yourself and make […]
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November 25, 2025
День благодарения
День благодарения (Thanksgiving Day) — один из самых важных семейных праздников в США. Его отмечают (to celebrate) в четвёртый четверг ноября. Праздник символизирует единство (unity) и благодарность (gratitude). В этот день люди благодарят (to thank) за всё хорошее, что произошло в их жизни: здоровье, семью, успехи, уют дома. Как его празднуют? День благодарения — это […]
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October 31, 2025
Lesson: “Звать — Называться”
Learn how to use one of the most essential Russian verbs — звать – называться — and its related forms (называть, называться, созвать, призвать, and more). This concise visual guide helps learners distinguish between asking someone’s name (Как зовут?) and identifying things or places (Как называется?). Ideal for intermediate students who want to deepen their […]
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October 17, 2025
Master the Many Derivatives of вести — Learn to Lead in Russian!
This lesson from Russian Mobile Academy explores the Russian verbs водить / вести and their related prefixes — such as вводить / ввести, приводить / привести, проводить / провести, and others. Learners discover how these verbs expand into a family of meanings around leading, conducting, guiding, and introducing. The material includes key translations, examples, and […]
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September 26, 2025
“METRO Club: Go Beyond Intermediate + Limited-Time Offer”
Have you been learning Russian for years but still feel like you’re not moving forward?You’re not alone. Many learners get stuck on the Intermediate Plateau—you know a lot, but not enough to speak freely, confidently, and naturally. Here’s the truth:Exposure alone won’t get you to the next level.What you need is a system—a clear plan […]
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