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Academic Guides (Citations)
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This is a website that contains citations from books, parables, movies, games, shows, and more! On this website, you can find many citations from books and use them in your papers or just read various citations on the website and learn Russian while doing so.
Russian
Academic Guides (Citations)
Citaty
This is a website that contains citations from books, parables, movies, games, shows, and more! On this website, you can find many citations from books and use them in your papers or just read various citations on the website and learn Russian while doing so.Format: Link
Types: Academic Guides (Citations)
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: B1
You can find many bibliographies and citations on this website. A wonderful resource for all students of the Russian language as well as people curious about Russian culture and history.
Russian
Academic Guides (Citations)
The Russian National Library
You can find many bibliographies and citations on this website. A wonderful resource for all students of the Russian language as well as people curious about Russian culture and history.Format: Link
Types: Academic Guides (Citations)
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
This is a project instituted in 1995 by the Gorky Institute of World Literature and the Informregister Center at the Russian Ministry for Communications, and online since July 2002. FEB-web is, first and foremost, a repository of Russian verbal art and the scholarly and other texts vital to understanding it. FEB-web makes the canon of Russian verbal art available free of charge to anyone with internet access. FEB-web is also a unique analytical tool with functional capabilities that allow researchers to approach Russian verbal art in a fundamentally new way. In assembling its collections, FEB-web sustains an unprecedented level of bibliographical and textological precision — these are texts the most demanding researchers can trust.
The website is available in English as well.
The website is available in English as well.
Russian
Academic Guides (Citations), Culture
The Fundamental Digital Library of Russian Literature and Folklore
This is a project instituted in 1995 by the Gorky Institute of World Literature and the Informregister Center at the Russian Ministry for Communications, and online since July 2002. FEB-web is, first and foremost, a repository of Russian verbal art and the scholarly and other texts vital to understanding it. FEB-web makes the canon of Russian verbal art available free of charge to anyone with internet access. FEB-web is also a unique analytical tool with functional capabilities that allow researchers to approach Russian verbal art in a fundamentally new way. In assembling its collections, FEB-web sustains an unprecedented level of bibliographical and textological precision — these are texts the most demanding researchers can trust.The website is available in English as well.
Format: Link
Types: Academic Guides (Citations), Culture
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
Examples of different types of bibliographies in Russian, provided by the Moscow State Institute of International Relations
Russian
Academic Guides (Citations)
Bibliographic Citations Guide
Examples of different types of bibliographies in Russian, provided by the Moscow State Institute of International RelationsFormat: Link
Types: Academic Guides (Citations)
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
Some of the links are broken, but that doesn’t matter because most of this great aspect of this resource is the compilation and organization of academic texts published on the subject of Soviet History.
Russian
Academic Guides (Citations)
Bibliographic Research Guide to Soviet History
Some of the links are broken, but that doesn’t matter because most of this great aspect of this resource is the compilation and organization of academic texts published on the subject of Soviet History.Format: Link
Types: Academic Guides (Citations)
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
Apps, Games, and Keyboards
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Anki is an online library of flashcard sets for countless topics, similar to Quizlet. You can also download the Anki app to study anywhere, anytime (you can also download sets from Quizlet into this app!).
Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish
Grammar and Vocabulary, Apps, Games, and Keyboards, Inclusion and Teaching Resources
Anki - Flashcards
Anki is an online library of flashcard sets for countless topics, similar to Quizlet. You can also download the Anki app to study anywhere, anytime (you can also download sets from Quizlet into this app!).Format: Link
Types: Grammar and Vocabulary, Apps, Games, and Keyboards, Inclusion and Teaching Resources
Subjects: Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
Provides an online interface for typing the Russian alphabet. Traditionally based - letters are located where they would be on a Russian computer.
If you choose to install a traditional Russian keyboard on your computer, there are keyboard covers and keyboard stickers available online (for example, on Amazon) which will enable you to know which key corresponds to which letter. Simply search "Russian keyboard cover" or "Russian keyboard stickers".
If you choose to install a traditional Russian keyboard on your computer, there are keyboard covers and keyboard stickers available online (for example, on Amazon) which will enable you to know which key corresponds to which letter. Simply search "Russian keyboard cover" or "Russian keyboard stickers".
Russian
Apps, Games, and Keyboards
Traditional Keyboard [online]
Provides an online interface for typing the Russian alphabet. Traditionally based - letters are located where they would be on a Russian computer.If you choose to install a traditional Russian keyboard on your computer, there are keyboard covers and keyboard stickers available online (for example, on Amazon) which will enable you to know which key corresponds to which letter. Simply search "Russian keyboard cover" or "Russian keyboard stickers".
Format: Link
Types: Apps, Games, and Keyboards
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
AKA the Homophonic Keyboard. The easiest way to type in Russian on your computer is by using a phonetic keyboard. The keyboard uses the sound correspondences between the Russian and English letters.This allows you to type, for example, П when you press P or Г when you press G. Click the link above and follow the instructions to install it on your Mac
Russian
Apps, Games, and Keyboards
Phonetic Keyboard for Mac [download]
AKA the Homophonic Keyboard. The easiest way to type in Russian on your computer is by using a phonetic keyboard. The keyboard uses the sound correspondences between the Russian and English letters.This allows you to type, for example, П when you press P or Г when you press G. Click the link above and follow the instructions to install it on your MacFormat: Link
Types: Apps, Games, and Keyboards
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
AKA the Homophonic Keyboard. The easiest way to type in Russian on your computer is by using a phonetic keyboard. The keyboard uses the sound correspondences between the Russian and English letters.This allows you to type, for example, П when you press P or Г when you press G. Click the link above and follow the instructions to install it on your PC
Russian
Apps, Games, and Keyboards
Phonetic Keyboard for PC [download]
AKA the Homophonic Keyboard. The easiest way to type in Russian on your computer is by using a phonetic keyboard. The keyboard uses the sound correspondences between the Russian and English letters.This allows you to type, for example, П when you press P or Г when you press G. Click the link above and follow the instructions to install it on your PCFormat: Link
Types: Apps, Games, and Keyboards
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
Provides an online interface for typing the Russian alphabet. Phonetically based.
Russian
Apps, Games, and Keyboards
Phonetic Keyboard [online]
Provides an online interface for typing the Russian alphabet. Phonetically based.Format: Link
Types: Apps, Games, and Keyboards
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
Culture
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This is a project instituted in 1995 by the Gorky Institute of World Literature and the Informregister Center at the Russian Ministry for Communications, and online since July 2002. FEB-web is, first and foremost, a repository of Russian verbal art and the scholarly and other texts vital to understanding it. FEB-web makes the canon of Russian verbal art available free of charge to anyone with internet access. FEB-web is also a unique analytical tool with functional capabilities that allow researchers to approach Russian verbal art in a fundamentally new way. In assembling its collections, FEB-web sustains an unprecedented level of bibliographical and textological precision — these are texts the most demanding researchers can trust.
The website is available in English as well.
The website is available in English as well.
Russian
Academic Guides (Citations), Culture
The Fundamental Digital Library of Russian Literature and Folklore
This is a project instituted in 1995 by the Gorky Institute of World Literature and the Informregister Center at the Russian Ministry for Communications, and online since July 2002. FEB-web is, first and foremost, a repository of Russian verbal art and the scholarly and other texts vital to understanding it. FEB-web makes the canon of Russian verbal art available free of charge to anyone with internet access. FEB-web is also a unique analytical tool with functional capabilities that allow researchers to approach Russian verbal art in a fundamentally new way. In assembling its collections, FEB-web sustains an unprecedented level of bibliographical and textological precision — these are texts the most demanding researchers can trust.The website is available in English as well.
Format: Link
Types: Academic Guides (Citations), Culture
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
The Russian Virtual Library ("Российская виртуальная библиотека", RVB) is a non-commercial humanitarian project. RVB is an academic digital library whose aim is electronic publication of both classical and contemporary works of Russian literature on the Web and CD-ROMs. All publications are based on authentic sources and provided with academic commentaries.
Russian
Culture
Russian Virtual Library - Poetry and More
The Russian Virtual Library ("Российская виртуальная библиотека", RVB) is a non-commercial humanitarian project. RVB is an academic digital library whose aim is electronic publication of both classical and contemporary works of Russian literature on the Web and CD-ROMs. All publications are based on authentic sources and provided with academic commentaries.Format: Link
Types: Culture
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
Online full-text library of many classics of Russian literature in the public domain, including both prose and poetry; it also includes short biographies and portraits of the authors.
Russian
Culture
Klassika.ru - Russian Poetry & Prose
Online full-text library of many classics of Russian literature in the public domain, including both prose and poetry; it also includes short biographies and portraits of the authors.Format: Link
Types: Culture
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
This library contains numerous Russian books, a wonderful source for obtaining diverse informations.
Russian
Culture
Electronic Russian Library "ImWerden"
This library contains numerous Russian books, a wonderful source for obtaining diverse informations.Format: Link
Types: Culture
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
The Electronic Resources Library from MGU, provides full-text access to a number of Russian history sources, from the 17th through 20th centuries. There are also links to other online sources outside this virtual library. The site is in Russian and English versions, while the source texts themselves are in Russian or Old Russian.
Russian
Culture
Lomonosov Moscow State University Faculty of History Electronic Recourses Library
The Electronic Resources Library from MGU, provides full-text access to a number of Russian history sources, from the 17th through 20th centuries. There are also links to other online sources outside this virtual library. The site is in Russian and English versions, while the source texts themselves are in Russian or Old Russian.Format: Link
Types: Culture
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
Ruthenia.ru is a website where the Russian Language students at Bard can find various books of poetry and prose. Unfortunately, the website doesn't have an English version, however, it's still a wonderful Russian resource.
Russian
Culture
Ruthenia - Russian Language Resource
Ruthenia.ru is a website where the Russian Language students at Bard can find various books of poetry and prose. Unfortunately, the website doesn't have an English version, however, it's still a wonderful Russian resource.Format: Link
Types: Culture
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
A collection of Russian contemporary and past literature, poetry and prose.
Russian
Culture
Moshkov's Library
A collection of Russian contemporary and past literature, poetry and prose.Format: Link
Types: Culture
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
A great collection of Russian Poetry and Prose in Russian with translations. Also, a great way to seek additional resources for Russian Poetry and Prose. Check out the Resources page here: http://max.mmlc.northwestern.edu/mdenner/Demo/links.html
Russian
Culture
Northwestern's Online Russian Poetry Anthology
A great collection of Russian Poetry and Prose in Russian with translations. Also, a great way to seek additional resources for Russian Poetry and Prose. Check out the Resources page here: http://max.mmlc.northwestern.edu/mdenner/Demo/links.htmlFormat: Link
Types: Culture
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
In this typically confusing Russian website, the determined can discover the inside scoop on what’s happening in the musical communities of Bards in Russia. Includes links to talk shows, and other resources that explain the Russian Bard culture.
Russian
Culture
Russia's Bards
In this typically confusing Russian website, the determined can discover the inside scoop on what’s happening in the musical communities of Bards in Russia. Includes links to talk shows, and other resources that explain the Russian Bard culture.Format: Link
Types: Culture
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
Here you can easily find some examples of Russian art searching by surnames of painters.
Russian
Culture
Collection of Russian Art
Here you can easily find some examples of Russian art searching by surnames of painters.Format: Link
Types: Culture
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
Explore a huge collection of Russian art by Russian Museum in Saint-Petersburg online.
Russian
Culture
Russian Museum Collection Online
Explore a huge collection of Russian art by Russian Museum in Saint-Petersburg online.Format: Link
Types: Culture
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
Dictionaries and Thesaurus
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This is one of the most extensive encyclopedias ever created, which contains about 100,000 entries and 50,000 illustrations!
Russian
Dictionaries and Thesaurus
Big Russian Soviet Encyclopedia: Большая Советская Энциклопедия (БС
This is one of the most extensive encyclopedias ever created, which contains about 100,000 entries and 50,000 illustrations!Format: Link
Types: Dictionaries and Thesaurus
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
A collection of old letters that were written by the great Russian military institution.
Russian
Dictionaries and Thesaurus
KGB Online Archives
A collection of old letters that were written by the great Russian military institution.Format: Link
Types: Dictionaries and Thesaurus
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
A collection of pdfs of the satirical journal “Krakodil,” which means crocodile.
Russian
Dictionaries and Thesaurus
Russian Satirical Journal “Krakodil” Archive
A collection of pdfs of the satirical journal “Krakodil,” which means crocodile.Format: Link
Types: Dictionaries and Thesaurus
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
Great for those interested in Regional Studies, Siberian Art History and History, Russian Folk History and more!
Russian
Dictionaries and Thesaurus
Collections from the Tomsk Oblast Museum of Regional History and Folklife (TOKM)
Great for those interested in Regional Studies, Siberian Art History and History, Russian Folk History and more!Format: Link
Types: Dictionaries and Thesaurus
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
Contains historic documents, maps, photos and accounts of the building of the Moscow Metro.
Russian
Dictionaries and Thesaurus
History of the Moscow Metro
Contains historic documents, maps, photos and accounts of the building of the Moscow Metro.Format: Link
Types: Dictionaries and Thesaurus
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
A series of anonymous interviews conducted in the 1950s by Harvard Social scientists. A great collection of stories and experiences of the Soviet Union.
Russian
Dictionaries and Thesaurus
The Harvard Project on the Soviet Social System Online
A series of anonymous interviews conducted in the 1950s by Harvard Social scientists. A great collection of stories and experiences of the Soviet Union.Format: Link
Types: Dictionaries and Thesaurus
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
A Russian version of Wikipedia, and more widely used by Russians, this is a contemporary encyclopedia, which includes contemporary and popular science, and contemporary culture.
Russian
Dictionaries and Thesaurus
Universal Russian Encylopedia - KRUGOSVET
A Russian version of Wikipedia, and more widely used by Russians, this is a contemporary encyclopedia, which includes contemporary and popular science, and contemporary culture.Format: Link
Types: Dictionaries and Thesaurus
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
A website that has audio recordings of native/fluent speakers pronouncing words for your use! Just click "Translate + Pronounce" on the home page by the search bar.
Russian
Dictionaries and Thesaurus, Speaking and Writing
Forvo
A website that has audio recordings of native/fluent speakers pronouncing words for your use! Just click "Translate + Pronounce" on the home page by the search bar.Formats: Link, Speaking
Types: Dictionaries and Thesaurus, Speaking and Writing
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
Translator. dictionary, and context provider. This is also available as an app.
Chinese, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish
Dictionaries and Thesaurus
Linguee
Translator. dictionary, and context provider. This is also available as an app.Format: Link
Types: Dictionaries and Thesaurus
Subjects: Chinese, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
Online multilingual dictionary and vocabulary learning resources. Both English and Russian translations are searched in the English-Russian dictionary which means the input language does not matter. Should you be overwhelmed with English-Russian translation results you can limit the number of translations shown by filtering for grammar, region and style.
Russian
Dictionaries and Thesaurus
Bab.la English-Russian Dictionary
Online multilingual dictionary and vocabulary learning resources. Both English and Russian translations are searched in the English-Russian dictionary which means the input language does not matter. Should you be overwhelmed with English-Russian translation results you can limit the number of translations shown by filtering for grammar, region and style.Format: Link
Types: Dictionaries and Thesaurus
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
A Russian search engine equivalent of Google, and more widely used by Russians than Google. The search engine gives more Russian results than Google, which might be more useful for research.
Russian
Dictionaries and Thesaurus
Yandex
A Russian search engine equivalent of Google, and more widely used by Russians than Google. The search engine gives more Russian results than Google, which might be more useful for research.Format: Link
Types: Dictionaries and Thesaurus
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
The website is useful for finding synonyms for selected words.
Russian
Dictionaries and Thesaurus
Synonym Generator
The website is useful for finding synonyms for selected words.Format: Link
Types: Dictionaries and Thesaurus
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
Write a Russian word and you’ll see its definition, correct writing and pronunciation. The information given about the word is very detailed. Not recommended for beginners.
**THIS IS A C1-C2 RESOURCE, HOWEVER, THERE ARE MANY USEFUL MATERIALS FOR A1-A2 AND B1-B2 STUDENTS.
**THIS IS A C1-C2 RESOURCE, HOWEVER, THERE ARE MANY USEFUL MATERIALS FOR A1-A2 AND B1-B2 STUDENTS.
Russian
Dictionaries and Thesaurus
Gramota Russian Dictionary
Write a Russian word and you’ll see its definition, correct writing and pronunciation. The information given about the word is very detailed. Not recommended for beginners.**THIS IS A C1-C2 RESOURCE, HOWEVER, THERE ARE MANY USEFUL MATERIALS FOR A1-A2 AND B1-B2 STUDENTS.
Format: Link
Types: Dictionaries and Thesaurus
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
Read websites with this awesome dictionary that allows you to click on words (in a terrible-looking website!) and get their translation. On the main page, choose the respective languages (i.e.Russian–English), insert the website you want to read! The website is useful for all levels, especially beginners! Available in multiple languages.
Chinese, ESL, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
Dictionaries and Thesaurus
Lingro Webreader & Real Time Dictionary
Read websites with this awesome dictionary that allows you to click on words (in a terrible-looking website!) and get their translation. On the main page, choose the respective languages (i.e.Russian–English), insert the website you want to read! The website is useful for all levels, especially beginners! Available in multiple languages.Format: Link
Types: Dictionaries and Thesaurus
Subjects: Chinese, ESL, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
Great dictionary for synonyms and associations.
Keywords: Multilingual Dictionary, Thesaurus and Other Tools
Keywords: Multilingual Dictionary, Thesaurus and Other Tools
Arabic, ESL, Italian, Russian
Dictionaries and Thesaurus
WordReference
Great dictionary for synonyms and associations.Keywords: Multilingual Dictionary, Thesaurus and Other Tools
Format: Link
Types: Dictionaries and Thesaurus
Subjects: Arabic, ESL, Italian, Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
This is a wonderful dictionary for beginners. You can see synonyms, examples of using a word in sentences. Just type a word in Russian or in English!
Russian
Dictionaries and Thesaurus
Woordhunt Dictionary
This is a wonderful dictionary for beginners. You can see synonyms, examples of using a word in sentences. Just type a word in Russian or in English!Format: Link
Types: Dictionaries and Thesaurus
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: B1
Grammar and Vocabulary
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Hundreds of online activities and quizzes provided by the public domain but also by the Bard LC to review, practice and drill your grammar skills. To gain access to exercises related to Bard courses, contact the relevant Bard language department.
Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Spanish
Grammar and Vocabulary
Quia
Hundreds of online activities and quizzes provided by the public domain but also by the Bard LC to review, practice and drill your grammar skills. To gain access to exercises related to Bard courses, contact the relevant Bard language department.Format: Link
Types: Grammar and Vocabulary
Subjects: Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Spanish
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
Anki is an online library of flashcard sets for countless topics, similar to Quizlet. You can also download the Anki app to study anywhere, anytime (you can also download sets from Quizlet into this app!).
Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish
Grammar and Vocabulary, Apps, Games, and Keyboards, Inclusion and Teaching Resources
Anki - Flashcards
Anki is an online library of flashcard sets for countless topics, similar to Quizlet. You can also download the Anki app to study anywhere, anytime (you can also download sets from Quizlet into this app!).Format: Link
Types: Grammar and Vocabulary, Apps, Games, and Keyboards, Inclusion and Teaching Resources
Subjects: Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
A great website to create your own vocabulary lists, print flashcards, test yourself with the “testmaker”, combine lists to study a select number of words from the last semester, etc. . Can also be used for individual classes, and as an app on your mobile device
Search your language in the search bar and find hundreds of premade sets!
Search your language in the search bar and find hundreds of premade sets!
Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish
Grammar and Vocabulary, Language Skills, Reading and Writing, Inclusion and Teaching Resources
Quizlet Flashcards
A great website to create your own vocabulary lists, print flashcards, test yourself with the “testmaker”, combine lists to study a select number of words from the last semester, etc. . Can also be used for individual classes, and as an app on your mobile deviceSearch your language in the search bar and find hundreds of premade sets!
Formats: Link, Speaking, Reading, Writing
Types: Grammar and Vocabulary, Language Skills, Reading and Writing, Inclusion and Teaching Resources
Subjects: Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
The website helps you learn vocabulary and pronunciation through pictures.
Russian
Grammar and Vocabulary
100 Russian Signs Vocabulary Practice
The website helps you learn vocabulary and pronunciation through pictures.Format: Link
Types: Grammar and Vocabulary
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
A wonderful website with a lot of book reviews. Good for improving language and reading skills.
Russian
Literature and Book Reviews, Grammar and Vocabulary, Podcasts: Language and Learning
Meduza
A wonderful website with a lot of book reviews. Good for improving language and reading skills.Format: Link
Types: Literature and Book Reviews, Grammar and Vocabulary, Podcasts: Language and Learning
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
Starting from the alphabet and ending with the advanced grammar lessons. Site has a Cyrillic keyboard. You also can print (pdf format) grammar tables or topics. Very simple to use and very interesting! The only thing is, you have to sign up, which is free!
Russian
Grammar and Vocabulary
Beginner and Advanced Grammar Lessons
Starting from the alphabet and ending with the advanced grammar lessons. Site has a Cyrillic keyboard. You also can print (pdf format) grammar tables or topics. Very simple to use and very interesting! The only thing is, you have to sign up, which is free!Format: Link
Types: Grammar and Vocabulary
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
Great for the beginners! Many helpful grammar lessons. You can download the audio track for every lesson.
Russian
Grammar and Vocabulary
Beginner Grammar Lessons
Great for the beginners! Many helpful grammar lessons. You can download the audio track for every lesson.Format: Link
Types: Grammar and Vocabulary
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
Confused on a certain aspect of Russian grammar? Look here! A great basic reference for your daily grammar needs. The website is in English and is perfect for beginners, but can be used by any other level.
Russian
Grammar and Vocabulary
Grammar Reference Page
Confused on a certain aspect of Russian grammar? Look here! A great basic reference for your daily grammar needs. The website is in English and is perfect for beginners, but can be used by any other level.Format: Link
Types: Grammar and Vocabulary
Subject: Russian
Classification: A1
A great tool that will conjugate any Russian verb, tell you if it is perfective or imperfective, conjugate in the present, past, and/or future (depending on what is applicable for the particular verb) and give you the imperative form as well. Also available are games to practice Russian grammar, adjectives, and nouns! Each question is graded and offers explanations for any wrong answers. Clean, modern, and easy to use layout.
Russian
Grammar and Vocabulary
Cooljugator - Verb Conjugator
A great tool that will conjugate any Russian verb, tell you if it is perfective or imperfective, conjugate in the present, past, and/or future (depending on what is applicable for the particular verb) and give you the imperative form as well. Also available are games to practice Russian grammar, adjectives, and nouns! Each question is graded and offers explanations for any wrong answers. Clean, modern, and easy to use layout.Format: Link
Types: Grammar and Vocabulary
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: B1
Inclusion and Teaching Resources
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This webpage shows a checklist of easy ways teachers and tutors can make accomodations for dyslexic students of foreign languages.
Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish
Inclusion and Teaching Resources
Dyslexia Accomodations Checklist
This webpage shows a checklist of easy ways teachers and tutors can make accomodations for dyslexic students of foreign languages.Format: Link
Types: Inclusion and Teaching Resources
Subjects: Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
Languages don't need to be visual! Include these best practices in your language programs to ensure access to blind or visually impaired students.
Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish
Inclusion and Teaching Resources
Teaching Languages to Blind and Visually Impaired Students
Languages don't need to be visual! Include these best practices in your language programs to ensure access to blind or visually impaired students.Format: Link
Types: Inclusion and Teaching Resources
Subjects: Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classifications: A1, B1, C1
From the University of Texas at Austin, the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes has assembled resources and recommendations for hard-of-hearing and deaf students interested in pursuing a foreign language. They also highlight the story of Tory, a deaf American student who studied Arabic to pursue archeology.
Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish
Inclusion and Teaching Resources
Foreign Language Classes (National Deaf Center)
From the University of Texas at Austin, the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes has assembled resources and recommendations for hard-of-hearing and deaf students interested in pursuing a foreign language. They also highlight the story of Tory, a deaf American student who studied Arabic to pursue archeology.Format: Link
Types: Inclusion and Teaching Resources
Subjects: Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classifications: A1, B1, C1
This article shares the personal experience of a profoundly deaf person who studied German, and her recommendations and research on accomodations and accesibility in language learning classes.
Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish
Inclusion and Teaching Resources
Studying a foreign language with hearing loss
This article shares the personal experience of a profoundly deaf person who studied German, and her recommendations and research on accomodations and accesibility in language learning classes.Format: Link
Types: Inclusion and Teaching Resources
Subjects: Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classifications: A1, B1, C1
This webpage outlines the history of learning disabilities and foreign languages as well as examining research for best practices in the classroom.
Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish
Inclusion and Teaching Resources
Learning Disabilities and Foreign Language Learning
This webpage outlines the history of learning disabilities and foreign languages as well as examining research for best practices in the classroom.Format: Link
Types: Inclusion and Teaching Resources
Subjects: Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classifications: A1, B1, C1
This article explores how, with appropriate instruction, most students can experience success learning a foreign language regardless of any learning disability. It outlines the responsibilities of the student and the teacher to ensure student success.
Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish
Inclusion and Teaching Resources
At-Risk Students and Language Learning - (International Dyslexia Association)
This article explores how, with appropriate instruction, most students can experience success learning a foreign language regardless of any learning disability. It outlines the responsibilities of the student and the teacher to ensure student success.Format: Link
Types: Inclusion and Teaching Resources
Subjects: Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classifications: A1, B1, C1
Anki is an online library of flashcard sets for countless topics, similar to Quizlet. You can also download the Anki app to study anywhere, anytime (you can also download sets from Quizlet into this app!).
Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish
Grammar and Vocabulary, Apps, Games, and Keyboards, Inclusion and Teaching Resources
Anki - Flashcards
Anki is an online library of flashcard sets for countless topics, similar to Quizlet. You can also download the Anki app to study anywhere, anytime (you can also download sets from Quizlet into this app!).Format: Link
Types: Grammar and Vocabulary, Apps, Games, and Keyboards, Inclusion and Teaching Resources
Subjects: Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
A great website to create your own vocabulary lists, print flashcards, test yourself with the “testmaker”, combine lists to study a select number of words from the last semester, etc. . Can also be used for individual classes, and as an app on your mobile device
Search your language in the search bar and find hundreds of premade sets!
Search your language in the search bar and find hundreds of premade sets!
Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish
Grammar and Vocabulary, Language Skills, Reading and Writing, Inclusion and Teaching Resources
Quizlet Flashcards
A great website to create your own vocabulary lists, print flashcards, test yourself with the “testmaker”, combine lists to study a select number of words from the last semester, etc. . Can also be used for individual classes, and as an app on your mobile deviceSearch your language in the search bar and find hundreds of premade sets!
Formats: Link, Speaking, Reading, Writing
Types: Grammar and Vocabulary, Language Skills, Reading and Writing, Inclusion and Teaching Resources
Subjects: Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
Language Skills
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From the University of Michigan, this webpage lists many easy-to-implement study strategies for students with dyslexia learning a foreign language.
Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish
Language Skills
Foreign Language Study Tips for Dyslexia
From the University of Michigan, this webpage lists many easy-to-implement study strategies for students with dyslexia learning a foreign language.Formats: Link, Speaking
Types: Language Skills
Subjects: Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
A great website to create your own vocabulary lists, print flashcards, test yourself with the “testmaker”, combine lists to study a select number of words from the last semester, etc. . Can also be used for individual classes, and as an app on your mobile device
Search your language in the search bar and find hundreds of premade sets!
Search your language in the search bar and find hundreds of premade sets!
Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish
Grammar and Vocabulary, Language Skills, Reading and Writing, Inclusion and Teaching Resources
Quizlet Flashcards
A great website to create your own vocabulary lists, print flashcards, test yourself with the “testmaker”, combine lists to study a select number of words from the last semester, etc. . Can also be used for individual classes, and as an app on your mobile deviceSearch your language in the search bar and find hundreds of premade sets!
Formats: Link, Speaking, Reading, Writing
Types: Grammar and Vocabulary, Language Skills, Reading and Writing, Inclusion and Teaching Resources
Subjects: Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
Literature and Book Reviews
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On this website, you can find reviews for many books in all genres! Feel free to explore different books written in Russian.
Russian
Literature and Book Reviews
iKnigi
On this website, you can find reviews for many books in all genres! Feel free to explore different books written in Russian.Format: Link
Types: Literature and Book Reviews
Subject: Russian
Classification: B1
A website with many book reviews. If you are looking for the next Russian book to read, this will be a good place to start looking!
Russian
Literature and Book Reviews
LiveLib
A website with many book reviews. If you are looking for the next Russian book to read, this will be a good place to start looking!Format: Link
Types: Literature and Book Reviews
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: B1
A website with many book reviews on it. A good place for you to find your next book!
Russian
Literature and Book Reviews
TopLiba
A website with many book reviews on it. A good place for you to find your next book!Format: Link
Types: Literature and Book Reviews
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: B1
A wonderful website with a lot of book reviews. Good for improving language and reading skills.
Russian
Literature and Book Reviews, Reading and Writing
Bookmix
A wonderful website with a lot of book reviews. Good for improving language and reading skills.Formats: Link, Reading, Writing
Types: Literature and Book Reviews, Reading and Writing
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
A wonderful website with a lot of book reviews. Good for improving language and reading skills.
Russian
Literature and Book Reviews, Grammar and Vocabulary, Podcasts: Language and Learning
Meduza
A wonderful website with a lot of book reviews. Good for improving language and reading skills.Format: Link
Types: Literature and Book Reviews, Grammar and Vocabulary, Podcasts: Language and Learning
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
Placement Tests and Practice Exams
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The website tests your Grammar, Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension to tell you what level you are on. The interface is very user-friendly and easy to understand.
Russian
Placement Tests and Practice Exams
30 Minute Language Test
The website tests your Grammar, Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension to tell you what level you are on. The interface is very user-friendly and easy to understand.Format: Link
Types: Placement Tests and Practice Exams
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
The test is in Russian and only takes 15 minutes to complete. It mostly tests your understanding of the language rather than vocabulary.
Russian
Placement Tests and Practice Exams
Russian Test for Foreigners
The test is in Russian and only takes 15 minutes to complete. It mostly tests your understanding of the language rather than vocabulary.Format: Link
Types: Placement Tests and Practice Exams
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
The test is perfect for beginners, however, it has multiple levels. For example, after you pass Beginner 1, the test moves to level Beginner 2, which is perfect to test where you stand in Russian.
Russian
Placement Tests and Practice Exams
Lingq Russian Proficiency Test
The test is perfect for beginners, however, it has multiple levels. For example, after you pass Beginner 1, the test moves to level Beginner 2, which is perfect to test where you stand in Russian.Format: Link
Types: Placement Tests and Practice Exams
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
The website gives you options on what level you want to test yourself:. Perfect for all levels with user-friendly setup.
Russian
Placement Tests and Practice Exams
Determine Your Level of Russian
The website gives you options on what level you want to test yourself:. Perfect for all levels with user-friendly setup.Format: Link
Types: Placement Tests and Practice Exams
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
Podcasts: Art and Art History
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A bi-weekly podcast about theatre and related events in Russia. Beware of the user-unfriendly website, but be sure the content is good!
Length: 3 – 5 min.
Length: 3 – 5 min.
Russian
Podcasts: Art and Art History, Podcasts: Culture and Contemporary Voices
The Third Bell
A bi-weekly podcast about theatre and related events in Russia. Beware of the user-unfriendly website, but be sure the content is good!Length: 3 – 5 min.
Format: Podcasts
Types: Podcasts: Art and Art History, Podcasts: Culture and Contemporary Voices
Subject: Russian
Classification: C1
Podcasts: Culture and Contemporary Voices
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A bi-weekly podcast about theatre and related events in Russia. Beware of the user-unfriendly website, but be sure the content is good!
Length: 3 – 5 min.
Length: 3 – 5 min.
Russian
Podcasts: Art and Art History, Podcasts: Culture and Contemporary Voices
The Third Bell
A bi-weekly podcast about theatre and related events in Russia. Beware of the user-unfriendly website, but be sure the content is good!Length: 3 – 5 min.
Format: Podcasts
Types: Podcasts: Art and Art History, Podcasts: Culture and Contemporary Voices
Subject: Russian
Classification: C1
Podcasts: Economics and Finance
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Useful podcast about different economic situations in the world. It also includes articles along with the podcasts.
Length: 15 minutes
Length: 15 minutes
Russian
Podcasts: Economics and Finance
Economy Environment
Useful podcast about different economic situations in the world. It also includes articles along with the podcasts.Length: 15 minutes
Format: Podcasts
Types: Podcasts: Economics and Finance
Subject: Russian
Classification: C1
Podcasts: History and Human Rights
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History of Russia told through statesmen and public figures, military leaders, spiritual mentors of Russia. All of them are “faces of Russian history”. The words used are not too simple, but everyone in the podcast speaks slowly, thus can be suited for beginners.
Length: 15 min
Length: 15 min
Russian
Podcasts: History and Human Rights
History in Faces - История в лицах
History of Russia told through statesmen and public figures, military leaders, spiritual mentors of Russia. All of them are “faces of Russian history”. The words used are not too simple, but everyone in the podcast speaks slowly, thus can be suited for beginners.Length: 15 min
Format: Podcasts
Types: Podcasts: History and Human Rights
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
Podcasts: Language and Learning
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Don’t be turned off by the user-interface! These podcasts can add a lot to your knowledge of the ins and outs of Russian language!
Russian
Podcasts: Language and Learning
Speaking, Word Use and Pronunciation Podcast
Don’t be turned off by the user-interface! These podcasts can add a lot to your knowledge of the ins and outs of Russian language!Format: Podcasts
Types: Podcasts: Language and Learning
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: B1
A wonderful website with a lot of book reviews. Good for improving language and reading skills.
Russian
Literature and Book Reviews, Grammar and Vocabulary, Podcasts: Language and Learning
Meduza
A wonderful website with a lot of book reviews. Good for improving language and reading skills.Format: Link
Types: Literature and Book Reviews, Grammar and Vocabulary, Podcasts: Language and Learning
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
Podcasts: Literature and Poetry
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This website allows you to read and listen to poems from a huge selection of languages (select from English, German, French, Slovenian, Arabic, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, or Chinese!) and countries read by their authors. It also provides written translations in several languages depending on the poem. An excellent resource for all language learners to improve listening and reading skills.
Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish
Podcasts: Literature and Poetry
Lyrik Line
This website allows you to read and listen to poems from a huge selection of languages (select from English, German, French, Slovenian, Arabic, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, or Chinese!) and countries read by their authors. It also provides written translations in several languages depending on the poem. An excellent resource for all language learners to improve listening and reading skills.Format: Podcasts
Types: Podcasts: Literature and Poetry
Subjects: Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
Podcasts: Music and Performance
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A podcast about new music in Russia. The hosts bring guests who have made a song or worked on music before and ask them to tell their story of how they became artists and how the made the song. The conversation in the podcast is very everyday-like.
Length: 15-25 min
Length: 15-25 min
Russian
Podcasts: Music and Performance
Beats and Chords
A podcast about new music in Russia. The hosts bring guests who have made a song or worked on music before and ask them to tell their story of how they became artists and how the made the song. The conversation in the podcast is very everyday-like.Length: 15-25 min
Format: Podcasts
Types: Podcasts: Music and Performance
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
Reading and Writing
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A great website to create your own vocabulary lists, print flashcards, test yourself with the “testmaker”, combine lists to study a select number of words from the last semester, etc. . Can also be used for individual classes, and as an app on your mobile device
Search your language in the search bar and find hundreds of premade sets!
Search your language in the search bar and find hundreds of premade sets!
Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish
Grammar and Vocabulary, Language Skills, Reading and Writing, Inclusion and Teaching Resources
Quizlet Flashcards
A great website to create your own vocabulary lists, print flashcards, test yourself with the “testmaker”, combine lists to study a select number of words from the last semester, etc. . Can also be used for individual classes, and as an app on your mobile deviceSearch your language in the search bar and find hundreds of premade sets!
Formats: Link, Speaking, Reading, Writing
Types: Grammar and Vocabulary, Language Skills, Reading and Writing, Inclusion and Teaching Resources
Subjects: Arabic, Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Sanskrit, Spanish
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
A wonderful website with a lot of book reviews. Good for improving language and reading skills.
Russian
Literature and Book Reviews, Reading and Writing
Bookmix
A wonderful website with a lot of book reviews. Good for improving language and reading skills.Formats: Link, Reading, Writing
Types: Literature and Book Reviews, Reading and Writing
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
Speaking and Writing
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A website that has audio recordings of native/fluent speakers pronouncing words for your use! Just click "Translate + Pronounce" on the home page by the search bar.
Russian
Dictionaries and Thesaurus, Speaking and Writing
Forvo
A website that has audio recordings of native/fluent speakers pronouncing words for your use! Just click "Translate + Pronounce" on the home page by the search bar.Formats: Link, Speaking
Types: Dictionaries and Thesaurus, Speaking and Writing
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
Grammar tests, games and even picture dictionary will help you to learn Russian. Also has a small collection of Russian music.
Russian
Speaking and Writing
Eclectic Beginner Language Lessons
Grammar tests, games and even picture dictionary will help you to learn Russian. Also has a small collection of Russian music.Formats: Link, Speaking
Types: Speaking and Writing
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
Videos and Film
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This YouTube channel features short videos interviewing native speakers on the street in a wide variety of languages with English subtitles.
Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish
Videos and Film
Easy Languages YouTube Channel
This YouTube channel features short videos interviewing native speakers on the street in a wide variety of languages with English subtitles.Format: Link
Types: Videos and Film
Subjects: Chinese, ESL, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
A lot of videos in Russian (including songs, films and language lessons) for different levels.
Russian
Videos and Film
Learn Russian Language Youtube Channel
A lot of videos in Russian (including songs, films and language lessons) for different levels.Format: Link
Types: Videos and Film
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: A1
Good for advanced speakers, Igor Ugolnikov was the main actor of comedy sketch show, Oba-na, which tends to have a more sophisticated and deep level of humor, akin to Monty Python.
Russian
Videos and Film
Igor Ugolnikov's YouTube Channel
Good for advanced speakers, Igor Ugolnikov was the main actor of comedy sketch show, Oba-na, which tends to have a more sophisticated and deep level of humor, akin to Monty Python.Format: Link
Types: Videos and Film
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
The soviet movie production company has a YouTube channel that contains a wealth of soviet films.
Russian
Videos and Film
MosFilm Youtube Channel
The soviet movie production company has a YouTube channel that contains a wealth of soviet films.Format: Link
Types: Videos and Film
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1
Russia's version of NASA has online videos in Russian. The videos are through YouTube and give the option of having translated subtitles, which are not always correct, but help one follow along.
Russian
Videos and Film
RosCosmos Online Clips
Russia's version of NASA has online videos in Russian. The videos are through YouTube and give the option of having translated subtitles, which are not always correct, but help one follow along.Format: Link
Types: Videos and Film
Subject: Russian
Institute: Bard Undergraduate
Classification: C1