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One of the most famous Russian tongue twisters is: Шла Са́ша по шоссе́ и соса́ла су́шку. In my new article, I break down:

- the sounds С and Ш
- the meaning of the phrase
- Russian verbs of motion
- why “Саша” is a girl here
- and what a су́шка actually is

I also share a childhood story about how I used to mispronounce my grandfather’s name when I was little! Read the article here:

russianwithnatasha.com/russian-tongue-twister-sash…

Which sound, “с” or “ш”, did you mess up the most? 😄

3 months ago | [YT] | 0

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📚 Want to learn the poem, explore the vocabulary, and discover the story behind Телефо́н by Korney Chukovsky? I wrote a new article about this classic Russian children’s poem — and why so many Russian speakers still know it by heart 😊
Read it here: russianwithnatasha.com/korney-chukovsky-telephone/

3 months ago | [YT] | 0

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I’ve started a new series: Informal Conversations in Russian — real-life dialogues to help you speak more naturally.

In this first video, you’ll learn how to start a conversation at a party 🥂

You’ll hear:
– a natural dialogue
– a slower version with English subtitles
– key phrases you can actually use

Would you feel comfortable starting a conversation in Russian? 😊

#russian #learnrussiaan #russianlanguage #speakrussiannow #languagelearning #languages #conversation #dialogues #russiandialogues

4 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 2

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What does Orthodox Easter look like in Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine? Watch my new video to learn:

• Why Orthodox Easter is celebrated on a different date
• What people say: Христос воскрес!
• Traditional foods like кулич and dyed eggs
• What happens during the midnight service

This is one of the most meaningful and beautiful traditions—and very different from what many people expect. What surprised you the most about Orthodox Easter?

#Easter #OrthodoxEaster #RussianCulture #RussianLanguage #Belarus #Ukraine

5 months ago | [YT] | 1

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In this video, you’ll learn how to count in Russian from 10 to 100 — and it’s easier than you think! You’ll discover:

🔢 Simple patterns that make numbers easy to remember
📖 The surprising story behind “сорок” (40)
❓ Why “девяносто” (90) is so unusual
➕ And you’ll even practice doing math in Russian!


#russian #russianlanguage #russiannumbers #speakrussiannow #learnrussian

5 months ago | [YT] | 1

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🐻 NEW VIDEO IS LIVE!

Have you ever wondered what the Russian word "мишка" really means?

In today’s video, we learn the beloved children’s poem “Мишка” by Agnia Barto — a classic that generations grew up with.

In this lesson, you will:
• Learn the poem step by step
• Understand key Russian vocabulary
• Discover a beautiful cultural nuance behind the word мишка

🎬 Watch the full video below:

#LearnRussian #RussianLanguage #RussianPoetry #RussianForBeginners #RussianCulture #SpeakRussianNow #RussianWords

5 months ago | [YT] | 2

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I find velar sounds unpleasant in general, but Г is a velar plosive, which makes it even more unpleasant to say (for me that is). Which Russian sounds do you find the hardest to say?

5 months ago | [YT] | 1

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Master this classic Russian tongue twister!

In this full lesson, we break down Шла Саша по шоссе и сосала сушку step by step:

Practice tricky hissing sounds С and Ш
Learn key vocabulary like Саша, шоссе, and сушка
Enjoy a cultural moment about sushki, the traditional crunchy bread rings of Russia and Eastern Europe

Whether you’re a beginner or advanced learner, this 3.5-minute lesson will help you speak more clearly, naturally, and confidently.

5 months ago | [YT] | 2

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I still trip over this one 😅🦜
(Bloopers are coming...)
Can you beat it? #tonguetwisterchallenge

5 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 2

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Hi everyone, welcome to my new YouTube Community! Now you can post on my channel, too. To get started, tell me in a post what you'd like to see next on my channel.

Visit my Community: youtube.com/@SpeakRussianNow/community

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