I picked up Russian informally, as I went, mostly by listening to it and watching TV. I'm currently preparing for the C1 exam. I'd like to share my findings.
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Writing in Russian
- Tools
- Yandex Translate is nice for writing in Russian and checking the translation into English makes sense. It includes a visual keyboard and suggestions that pop up as you type, making it easier to get started with writing in Russian, in Cyrillic, on the computer.
- What to watch in Russian?
- Kukhnia and its many sequels or spin-offs
- IP Piragova
- Angelika
- Classic USSR movies
- Ирония судьбы
- Classic cartoons
- Дядя Фёдор
- Ну погоди
There's been a revival of TV shows in Russia. They're fun, witty, nicely filmed, modern, with good acting... I've been watching sitcoms almost exclusively and, even, without understanding every thing, it's proven a fun way to practice my Russian – one I happily indulge in!
Some TV shows: