Grammar

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Grammar, Russian language

How You Can Stop Worrying and Learn to Love the Russian Case System

Russian cases aren’t just grammar—they’re an ancient storytelling toolkit. Nominative names your characters, genitive shows relationships, dative reveals recipients, accusative directs action, prepositional sets the scene, and instrumental explains “how.” Struggling with cases? You’re mastering a superpower our ancestors used to survive, packing vivid stories into every word. Embrace the challenge!

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Grammar, Language learning, Russian language

How to Say Dates in Russian

Ever fumbled saying a date in Russian, like “February 19, 1861”? You’re not alone! Unlock the secret to nailing Russian dates: centuries use “В” with prepositional case (“в двадцать первом веке” for 21st century), years pin with “В” (“в тысяча девятьсот сорок пятом году” for 1945), and full dates dazzle in genitive (“первого января две тысячи двадцать пятого года” for January 1, 2025). Dive in, practice, and sound like a native!

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