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Struggling with the Russian language?

Many students struggle to learn Russian:

  • The unfamiliar alphabet.
  • The 6 cases.
  • The complex verb system.

I know - because I learned Russian as an adult too.

My name is Ari Helderman. I'm from the Netherlands, and I began learning Russian in 2016, because I met a beautiful Russian girl.

Over the years, I documented my progress on YouTube. Today my Russian-language channel has over 160.000 subscribers and more than 26 million views.

I've been featured on Russian and Ukrainian radio and TV, and I perform stand-up comedy in Russian across Europe - in front of native speakers.

Over the years, I’ve tested different study methods, helped over 500 students, and refined what actually produces speaking ability.

My approach is grounded in practical experience: what works in real conversations with native speakers, not just in textbooks.

The techniques I share here are the result of years of deliberate practice, experimentation, and consistent daily study.

One of the simplest ways to instantly get better, is by downloading free list of 750 Russian-English cognates below. 

These are words that are nearly identical in both languages, making them an easy way to quickly improve your conversations.

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