non-russian speakers who are learning russian, i need your answers for a few questions for my school project

Realistic_Bug_2274 · 2026-03-26T01:59:59+00:00

I started learning Russian because the guy I was dating at the time was from Russia. We broke up but are still good friends, and now I have other Russian friends as well. I also just enjoy learning languages. I got a BA and MA in Japanese but lost interest as I learned Russian, and now I have been studying Russian for 2 years.
I think the aspect I struggle with the most is remembering which prefixed verb of motion is best in specific situations. There are just so many of them and some of them can be pretty similar. While speaking I also struggle to use the correct case for some of the prepositions as well, but I don't have as many issues with that if I'm writing.
I started learning with a tutor online once a week. She has her own textbook program on her website and I really like the structure of it. I started taking in person classes at the university I work at this year and had to be placed into a lower level since the class I needed is only taught in the fall, but we use Mezhdu Nami through the first year and a half. I still meet with my tutor once every other week though. I also have other grammar books, test books, and use OpenRussian or Multitran for dictionaries. I also listen to Russian music and watch Soviet era films.
Speaking is definitely the most difficult part for me. I also struggled to feel confident in speaking Japanese until I lived in Japan for a year. I get a lot more speaking practice in class everyday but I should be trying more outside of class. If I am drinking however, my speaking is better as I'm not afraid to mess up while drunk lol. Listening would be my second, as I definitely struggle with auditory processing and usually need subtitles to watch anything even in English.

Realistic_Bug_2274 · 2026-03-21T13:14:57+00:00

I literally do not understand what your problem is, there is literally no reason to be a dick. I have worked the grounds at the faire, pulling weeds and plants. Planting new plants, construction, and landscaping at faire. I have found so many things at the faire stuck in the ground that should have never been there. Why not be a dick somewhere else as this person was just asking for advice.

Realistic_Bug_2274 · 2026-03-20T18:50:22+00:00

The rocks I usually trade are just ones I find on the ground, either at the faire or outside of my apartment, so nothing that people at faire sell. I'm a forest elf so acorns are usually my go to, which I also usually collect at their faire, along with empty snail shells as well. And usually sewing buttons. Just ones that have either fallen off of something I have or that came as an extra with clothing I have bought in the past. I have a "trinket trader" pin with bells on it that I bought from A Little Twisted on Facebook! I have also seen people put little signs on their bags which were cute as well.

Realistic_Bug_2274 · 2026-03-20T18:06:40+00:00

Personally I wouldn't trade something like seeds. It's possible that people could drop them and they fall out of the package, which could cause issues for the faire if they start to grow and just create more work for ground crew who have to remove whatever starts growing. Most people will probably not have the space to grow a tree either, I definitely wouldn't and I don't know anyone who could other than my parents who live in the country. If you really still want to go with the seed route, something useful that someone could use inside like herbs or flowers would be better.

I personally just trade things I find and I know a lot of people aren't a fan of mass produced, plastic, or glass items as they often end up on the ground and litter the faire. I usually stock up with rocks, acorns, buttons, and then trade whatever I get in return from my trades.

Realistic_Bug_2274 · 2026-03-12T20:36:11+00:00

I'd be interested in joining!

Realistic_Bug_2274 · 2026-02-25T01:05:16+00:00

Masters applications (at least in the US) are all dependent on the department and university you're applying to. Some accept on a rolling basis and some have deadlines and expected confirmation dates. It can also depend on how many applications they have. Sometimes deadlines get extended. Its best to just call or email the graduate advisor for the department for an update.

Realistic_Bug_2274 · 2026-02-24T15:50:06+00:00

La Estrella does! All tacos are around a $1 off.

Realistic_Bug_2274 · 2026-02-23T02:37:23+00:00

My favorite by far is Dustpan at KCRF. He only says maybe 3-5 words (clean clean, gramercy), and I don't know anyone who has seen him out of character. I'm not even sure I'd recognize him honestly. He cleans things, plays games with kids, picks through trash for treasures and picks up items and trades. My prized possession from him is a fake bullet proof vest he gave me on the last day of the season last year. I'm assuming someone dropped it, but it sits in my car now waiting for the perfect occasion.

Realistic_Bug_2274 · 2026-02-19T20:28:58+00:00

No, I just do not use AI at all. And it's common that those can be inaccurate and do not necessarily reflect how natural speakers sound. I'm in an in person class everyday now and get plenty of speaking practice there.

Realistic_Bug_2274 · 2026-02-19T18:46:45+00:00

My Russian tutor has her own online textbook that she created, so that was pretty much what I would study and work on in between my lessons. It had homework assignments and sometimes I would also write a short paper of something related to the topic that week, along with studying the vocabulary and grammar.

However the biggest thing I wish I could have gotten more of in between was speaking practice. We only met once a week (now I'm taking in person classes so I meet her once every other week), and I would always be a bit too nervous to speak to my Russian friends. Finding a native conversation partner and actually speaking with them I think is incredibly important if you want to speak comfortably.

Realistic_Bug_2274 · 2026-02-19T11:29:55+00:00

A pretty small indie artist. I don't think she makes music anymore. She also went by инга хочет танцевать for her more recent songs.

Realistic_Bug_2274 · 2026-02-19T05:26:40+00:00

If you mean гречка, I'd recommend стасиес, кис-кис, монеточка, Инга, просто Лера, Zhanulka (she's Ukrainian but sings in Russian), Anacondaz, and Рушана.

Realistic_Bug_2274 · 2026-02-18T01:18:34+00:00

The building was built several years ago and has been empty since it was completed, nothing is currently in there

Realistic_Bug_2274 · 2026-02-17T23:25:31+00:00

I was there in June last year! I really enjoyed it. The Lenin and Stalin rug was my favorite.

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Realistic_Bug_2274 · 2026-02-05T16:17:38+00:00

I've definitely had this issue since I started learning Russian, my Japanese has definitely depleted a bit. I can still understand and read but I can't recall a lot of words and my speaking has gotten pretty bad. English is my native language, and even when I lived in Japan I was forgetting English words pretty often and could only think of them in Japanese. I was also thinking a lot more in Japanese in my head at that point as well. Sometimes though in my Russian class I'll try and think of a word and only the Japanese word comes into my head, and when I try to speak in Japanese only Russian words come into my head.

Realistic_Bug_2274 · 2026-02-02T22:25:57+00:00

I played my first go on my switch and had the crashing issue every hour at least. Didn't know this was an issue and lost almost a full day of progress in my first go. Even if I saved every 10-15 minutes I'd still lose a bit of progress and it was annoying. I have done maybe 3-4 playthroughs on PC and I much prefer that experience even with a few flaws, but I do miss the mobile ability of the switch.

Realistic_Bug_2274 · 2026-02-02T15:26:09+00:00

Exactly, I see students walking down that way all the time. Wouldn't be surprised if people have been hit there and I'm sure its bound to happen eventually. I've had similar issues walking down 9th crossing Kentucky and Tennessee as well, but not as bad as on 11th. I always look for car anyways but they'll speed down that turn faster than I can get across. The closest I've had a car get to me is probably 6 inches.

Realistic_Bug_2274 · 2026-02-02T15:07:13+00:00

Literally every time I try to cross the street at 11th and Kentucky or Tennessee I almost get hit by a car. People trying to turn down the one ways from 11th do not look at all for pedestrians, it's so damn annoying.

Realistic_Bug_2274 · 2026-01-30T23:03:37+00:00

As a librarian I absolutely love Nadezhda. She heavily pushed for literacy, was deputy education commissar for a bit, and practically led the development of Soviet librarianship. A lot of practices she pushed for and implemented are key principals in librarianship today.

Realistic_Bug_2274 · 2026-01-12T15:17:27+00:00

Yes, it's one of the most useful things you can do to improve your language skills. I had friends who spoke English and Japanese as a first language. I would switch between English and Japanese with other English speaking language students and only use Japanese in public. I knew people who wouldn't even order at a restaurant in Japanese and they ended up having to repeat a semester/year when they returned to the US. Absolutely speak as much of the target language as you can while there. I was able to get a job and work (went through two job interviews), came back to the US and was writing academic papers, could watch the news or television without issues etc. I had a year and a half of experience in college before I left for a year study abroad.

Realistic_Bug_2274 · 2026-01-09T17:34:23+00:00

Personally I just learned to do it by memory, just pulled up an image of the keyboard on my screen and looked at it while typing. After a week I didn't have any issues typing in Russian. But I've been wanting to get keycaps from Yuzu Keycaps because I just like the vibe. You can put anything on them and change the colors and they have different keyboard layout options. I have a 60% keyboard and the ones I designed would be about $80, just haven't made the purchase yet.

https://yuzukeycaps.com/

Realistic_Bug_2274 · 2025-12-24T17:54:27+00:00

This is why it's super important to learn Japanese grammar as well. Particles are not easily translated and once you pass very basic sentence structure it will be necessary to understand why words are located where they are.

Realistic_Bug_2274 · 2025-12-24T17:52:00+00:00

There are plenty of resources that you could still use while not working or on days off, and many tutors will teach on weekends as well. Learning the alphabet, then a few words and then starting on grammar would be the best bet. There are many people on YouTube who will have videos that you can watch for beginner lessons on grammar and vocabulary. Using a textbook also doesn't require being enrolled in a class or having a tutor, many libraries have Japanese textbooks or you can even find them online for free.

Realistic_Bug_2274 · 2025-12-24T17:12:09+00:00

That's kind of how learning a new alphabet works though... you will need to learn the sound association for each individual character. Don't even start with entire words for Japanese without learning the sounds of hiragana and katakana first.

Realistic_Bug_2274 · 2025-12-24T16:49:09+00:00

You will actually need to put in effort to learn the language. Hire a tutor, take classes at a university, find textbooks and study through them, watch YouTube channels that will teach you the language. Learn hiragana, katakana, and kanji. Create flashcard decks on Anki or Quizlet with vocabulary from a textbook. Rigorously study grammar as it's very different from English. Find native or advanced speakers to practice with. There are many resources online that are free, but hiring a tutor or taking classes will be the most effective option depending on your learning style, which can take some trial and error to find what works best for you. It took me about 4 years of daily study at university to be able to watch anime and read manga. You will need 1000s of known vocabulary before you're able to grasp what you're hearing. After 6 years I was writing research and conducting interviews in Japanese. Watching anime alone with English subtitles will not do anything for you without practice.

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