Russian Vocabulary

Russian Vocabulary Lessons are free language lessons for lower intermediate to advanced students. Developed by SRAS, these bilingual resources feature Russian phrases inserted to English texts to help you build your vocabulary on diverse subjects.

December 15, 2025

New Year Holiday Celebrations: Vocabulary and History

In Russian, New Year is the major celebration of the year. Picture it as Christmas, New Year, and the Fourth of July combined. There are presents, decorated trees, a mythical bearded gift-giver, fireworks, toasts, food, and the grand New Year countdown celebrated at midnight – all associated with this one holiday. Russians are even typically […]

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