There are a lot of ways to study Russian for free. There is definitely nothing better than learning a language with a teacher. However, learning a language at home or while travelling is also a good idea.

While communicating in a foreign language it is necessary not only to speak the language but to understand your conversation partner as well.  You can learn this by developing reading, listening, and speaking skills as well as constantly enlarging your vocabulary.

Lately, various mobile applications as well as learning websites that offer lots of interactive exercises, tests, reference materials, etc.  in the Russian language, tests have become really popular. These are the most detailed learning websites:

• https://www.duolingo.com
• http://gramota.ru/
• http://www.russianforfree.com/

Mobile applications give an opportunity to study Russian on your way.  In the app store you can find a wide range of free applications.

• 6000 Words — Learn Russian Language for Free
• Mondly: Learn Russian FREE
• Russian 101 Audio Course

If you like reading, you can start with reading children books, fairy tales, and short stories. On the Internet there are a lot of electronic libraries. The most popular free electronic libraries:

• http://www.rulit.me/
• http://rubook.org/
• http://e-reading.club/

You can download books for free and without registration. We recommend you to read your favourite books translated into Russian, as well as books in your mother tongue with a parallel Russian translation. Reading in Russian is the best way to learn new words and phrases.

You can develop your listening skill with the help of audiobooks and other means. You can listen to free online Russia radio, songs, as well as watch Russian films or your favourite film dubbed in Russian. On a lot of websites you can watch Russian film online for free. YouTube is undoubtedly is the most famous website. On YouTube you can watch film in Russian, as well as Russian video lessons, Russian music videos, stand-ups, etc. The most popular channels:

• Learn Russian with RussianPod101.com
• Russian grammar
• FunRussian.com

If you want to learn to speak Russian, you need to have a communication partner. You can learn lots of words, lyrics, phrases from films, etc.  However, it does not guarantee a successful communication act. Make friends with Russian-speaking people and if possible travel to the countries where people speak Russian!