Lucy
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Speak Russian with AI

Practice real Russian conversations with an AI speaking partner that responds in under 600ms. 258 million people speak Russian across 4 countries. Start with a simple scenario below and speak immediately.

Lucy handles Russian case endings naturally and does not require you to pre-specify whether you want perfective or imperfective verb forms

Duolingo Russian cannot replicate the case-ending complexity required in real Russian conversation

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NATIVE NAME
Russkiy
SPEAKERS
258 million
COUNTRIES
4
DIFFICULTY
Significant commitment required
HELLO
Zdravstvuyte

Grammar features you will practice

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Each scenario page shows the key phrases you will use and starts a focused conversation around that context.

Ordering Food
Restaurants, cafes, street food markets, and delivery calls
"Ya khotel by sdelat' zakaz."
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Job Interviews
Professional interviews, internship discussions, and career conversations
"Ya otvetstvenen i bystro uchus'."
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Daily Conversations
Small talk, weekend plans, weather, and everyday topics
"Kak proveli vikend?"
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Shopping
Retail stores, markets, online orders, and price negotiations
"Skol'ko eto stoit?"
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Travel and Transport
Airports, train stations, hotels, and navigating a new city
"V kakoe vremya otpravlyaetsya sleduyushchiy poyezd v Moskvu?"
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Business Meetings
Professional calls, client presentations, and team discussions
"Davajte nachnem s pervogo punkta povestki dnya."
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Making Friends
Social situations, meeting people, and building connections
"Priyatno poznakomit'sya. Otkuda ty?"
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Health and Doctor Visits
Doctor appointments, pharmacies, and describing symptoms
"U menya bolit golova s vchera utrom."
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Phone Calls
Answering calls, leaving messages, and handling unexpected conversations
"Allo, s kem ya govoryu?"
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Asking for Directions
Navigation, landmarks, public transport, and getting around a city
"Izvinite, kak proyti do metro?"
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News and Current Events
Discussing world events, opinions, and staying informed in another language
"Videl novosti segodnya?"
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Dating and Romance
First dates, expressing feelings, and romantic conversations
"Ty segodnya vecherom ochen' krasivaya."
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Emergency Situations
Seeking help, describing urgent problems, and handling crises
"Mne nuzhna srochnaya pomoshch'."
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Top countries where Russian is spoken

Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan

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