Meet Maria — a 28-year-old graphic designer from Prague who fell in love with Russian culture. Two years ago, she decided to learn Russian by herself — she downloaded an app, studied the alphabet, repeated new words, and listened to simple dialogues. Now Maria speaks Russian at a B1 level! In this warm story, you’ll follow her path from the first lessons to speaking with confidence. What you’ll learn: • Motivating verbs like «начинать изучать», «не сдаваться», «поставить себе цель» • Everyday phrases for talking about learning languages • Useful expressions like «Я занимаюсь с преподавателем» and «Я хочу практиковать язык» Perfect for B1 learners who want to stay motivated and enjoy real-life stories about learning Russian step by step! For printable worksheets, vocabulary games, and full lesson packs – support my work on Patreon: patreon.com/jurussia You can also support this channel by becoming a YouTube Member — get full transcripts and digital worksheets! Just click “Join”: / @jurussia You can also visit my online store for fun and unique gifts featuring our beloved YouTube stars — Бабушка и кот Вася and other charming Russian characters! From cozy mugs to colorful T-shirts, there’s something for every Russian learner and culture lover:
