Learn Russian: 1000 Words

1000 words. That's all you need to understand 80% of everyday Russian.

Buy a metro ticket in Moscow. Read a street sign in Cyrillic without stopping. Follow a conversation over tea instead of guessing. Russian 1000 teaches the vocabulary Russian speakers actually use — so the alphabet stops being a wall and starts being a door.

Linguists confirm: 1000 words cover the vast majority of daily conversation in any language. We curated the exact words that matter — from здравствуйте to the workplace, from the market to the train station — so every minute you spend learning pays off immediately.

FEATURES:

■ 1000 Essential Words — 25 categories covering greetings, food, travel, shopping, emotions, business, culture, and more. Every word chosen for real-world frequency.

■ Spaced Repetition (SM-2) — Scientifically proven algorithm schedules reviews at the perfect moment, right before you forget. Learn once, remember forever.

■ Smart Quizzes — Multiple choice, listening comprehension, and spelling challenges. Timed rounds with accuracy tracking and combo streaks.

■ Flashcard Practice — See the meaning, flip to reveal the Russian word with native pronunciation and example sentences. Context makes words stick.

■ Pronunciation Practice — Speak Russian and get instant feedback with speech recognition. Compare your pronunciation side by side.

■ Sleep Mode — Fall asleep to Russian. Background audio plays words and sentences with lock screen controls. Set a timer and let your brain absorb.

■ Native TTS — Hear every word and sentence spoken by native Russian voices. Adjustable speed for beginners.

■ Word Breakdown — Tap any example sentence to see word-by-word translations. Understand how Russian sentences are built.

■ Progress System — XP, levels, daily streaks, and detailed stats. Daily goals keep you consistent.

■ Dark Mode — Study comfortably day or night with automatic or manual dark mode.

■ Cloud Sync — Sign in with Apple or Google to sync progress across devices. Never lose your streak.

■ Custom Words — Add your own vocabulary and categories to personalize your learning journey.

Whether you're preparing for TORFL, travelling from St Petersburg to Vladivostok, reading Russian literature in the original, or connecting with 250 million speakers across Eurasia — Russian 1000 gives you the foundation that matters.

1000 words. 25 categories. From Cyrillic letters to real conversation.