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Hey.russian
Идти / Ходить in Russian – 👉 new video
https://youtu.be/E78WpBvJBnc
Today we’re learning two very important Russian verbs:
идти and ходить.
Both mean “to go” in English… but in Russian they are different 👇
🚶♀️ ИДТИ = going right now
We use идти when the action is happening at this moment.
It answers the question:
👉 What is happening now?
Examples:
• Я иду в магазин.
• Сейчас Анна идёт на работу.
• Мы идём в парк.
Think of it as:
➡️ one direction
➡️ happening now
➡️ in progress
🔁 ХОДИТЬ = going regularly / in general
We use ходить when we talk about habits, repeated actions, or something we do regularly.
Very often you will see words like:
обычно, часто, каждый день, по выходным, иногда
Examples:
• Анна ходит на работу каждый день.
• Я часто хожу в парк.
• Мы ходим в этот магазин по субботам.
Think of it as:
🔄 repeated action
🔄 habit
🔄 going there and back
✨ Small tip:
When you start describing your day step by step, actions happening one after another, you usually use идти.
When you talk about your routine — you use ходить.
In today’s video, I explain everything with a simple story about Anya and her day ❤️
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Hey.russian
📚 New printable flashcards based on this video https://youtu.be/roVO8J1sU20 are here
Learning a daily routine is much easier with pictures! 😊
These flashcards include:
🌞 Everyday routine vocabulary
🇷🇺 Russian words with stress marks
🇬🇧 English translations
🎨 Cute illustrations to help you remember new words
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Which daily routine verb do you use most often? Write it in Russian in the comments! 👇
💙 Don't forget to like this post if you'd like more printable vocabulary sets!
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Hey.russian
Какая сегодня погода у вас?
Попробуйте ответить по-русски.
Например:
☀️ У нас солнечно и +28°C.
🌧️ У нас дождливо и +18°C.
🌬️ Сегодня ветрено.
У нас солнечно и +34🫣
Жду ваши ответы в комментариях! 😊
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Hey.russian
🍳 New Printable: Cooking Vocabulary Flashcards 🇷🇺
Сегодня мы учим лексику для кухни! 👩🍳
I've created a new set of Russian Cooking Vocabulary Flashcards to help you learn useful everyday words while preparing one of the most famous Belarusian dishes — драники!
✨ This printable includes:
🥔 12 essential cooking words:
карто́фель — potato
яйцо́ — egg
мука́ — flour
соль — salt
лук — onion
подсо́лнечное ма́сло — sunflower oil
чи́стить — to peel
натира́ть — to grate
жа́рить — to fry
па́хнуть — to smell
переме́шивать — to mix
про́бовать — to taste
✅ Russian stress marks
✅ English translations
✅ Beautiful folk-inspired illustrations
✅ Perfect for A1–A2 learners, teachers, and self-study
Print them, use them during your lessons, or review them before watching the cooking video!
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💬 Question for you:
What food should we cook next? Let me know in the comments!
#russian #learnrussian #russianforbeginners
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Hey.russian
🥔 NEW VIDEO IS HERE!
Have you ever tried draniki? 😋
In today's lesson, Masha teaches Paul how to make traditional Belarusian potato pancakes using her grandmother's recipe. Along the way, you'll learn useful Russian cooking vocabulary, natural conversations, and everyday verbs—all in an easy-to-follow story.
In this video you'll learn words like:
🥔 картофель (potatoes)
🧅 лук (onion)
🥚 яйцо (egg)
🍳 жарить (to fry)
🥣 перемешивать (to mix)
Learning Russian is much easier when you learn through stories and real-life situations!
🎥 Watch the new video and tell us:
Would you like to try making draniki?
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Hey.russian
🎬 NEW VIDEO IS OUT NOW!
Detective Tima is back on the case! 🐱🕵️♂️
In this new video, you'll follow an engaging story in simple Russian, packed with useful vocabulary, natural dialogues, and an intriguing mystery to solve.
📚 While watching, you'll:
• expand your Russian vocabulary;
• improve your listening comprehension;
• learn new words in context;
• enjoy learning Russian through storytelling.
▶️ Watch the new video now and let us know in the comments: Were you able to solve the mystery before Tima did?
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Hey.russian
🚣♀️ NEW RUSSIAN VOCABULARY POSTER!
Tima joined a kayaking trip on the Isloch River today... and learned lots of new Russian words! 😺
In our latest story, you'll learn useful vocabulary about:
🚣 kayaking and rafting
🦺 life jackets and paddles
🌊 rivers, water, and nature
🧺 picnics and summer food
🎓 graduation and future plans
🚌 buses, trolleybuses, and travel
We've also prepared a colorful vocabulary poster with stress marks to help you remember the words more easily.
📺 Watch the story here:
https://youtu.be/7gQnQT46LD4
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❓Which word from today's lesson is new for you?
🚣 байда́рка
🦺 жиле́т
🧺 пикни́к
🎓 выпускно́й
🚌 тролле́йбус
Write your answer in Russian in the comments! 👇😺🇷🇺🌲🚣♀️
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