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14 Best YouTube Channels to Learn Russian

YouTube’s an indispensable free Russian learning resource. Channels for learners offer slower, simplified Russian that’s easier to understand than native movies or TV shows. And short YouTube videos are better for a learner’s limited concentration span.

Fun videos make a great reward for tedious Russian grammar study. Here are some of the best YouTube channels to learn Russian.

How to Learn Russian by Yourself

I began tackling Russian seriously in 2020 as an independent learner. Here are my top tips on how to learn Russian by yourself.

Learning Basic Russian for Travelers

In fall 2018 I visited Russia solo. Since English is not widely spoken in Russia, I dedicated myself to learning basic Russian for travelers prior to my trip. Here are the free beginner Russian resources I found most useful.

Best Russian TV Shows on Netflix and Amazon Prime (2021)

Watching popular Russian TV shows helps you improve vocabulary and listening while learning about the culture. Luckily for language learners, Netflix and Amazon Prime are now adding many Russian TV series to their streaming lineups.

Here are some of the best Russian shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and YouTube in the US as of November 8, 2021. If you’re not in the US, click the title to check if the show is available in your country. Watch them while you can, because content disappears as licensing agreements expire.