Russian Reading Fundamentals: Cyrillic Alphabet and Vocabulary

Learning to read Russian starts with mastering the Cyrillic script and understanding essential phonetic rules. This text-based course guides non-native speakers step by step from individual letter recognition to reading full words and basic sentences with clarity. What you'll learn: Learn all 33 letters of the Russian Cyrillic alphabet and their corresponding core sounds. Understand key phonetic principles, including hard and soft consonants and vowel reduction. Practice combining letters into syllables and multi-syllable everyday vocabulary. Master basic word stress patterns and context clues for accurate reading. Build foundational literacy suitable for introductory academic study and daily life. You will start with core terminology, alphabet classifications, and spelling fundamentals before progressing to structured reading exercises and short texts. Designed for foreign students and complete beginners, this course requires no previous exposure to the Russian language. Start reading Russian with confidence through clear written instruction.