Klataza
Russian for beginners
Learn Russian – free, one step at a time
Klataza starts with the 33 Cyrillic letters, then everyday words with the right stress and finally real sentences. Short lessons with audio, games you will actually enjoy and review at the right moment.
How it works
- AlphabetRead all 33 Cyrillic letters, in five short lessons.
- WordsSay everyday words with the right stress.
- SentencesBuild, understand and speak real phrases.
The Cyrillic alphabet
Some letters you already know, some are false friends and a few are brand new. All letters with pronunciation →
What you get
Short lessons
5 to 10 minutes a day is enough. Each lesson brings just a few new words.
Listen and speak
Hear every word and sentence, then say it yourself.
Review at the right time
Klataza notices what you are about to forget and asks for it just then.
Games
Memory, speed round, draw & guess and more – alone or with friends.
Dictionary
An open Russian dictionary with stress marks and example sentences.
Worksheets
All 245 lessons as printable worksheets with answer keys and a QR code.
For teachers
Class links without sign-up for pupils, class results and your own lessons.
What you will learn
35 units with 245 lessons, plus 30 packs of more everyday words.
- 1🔤 First letters
- 2👋 Hello!
- 3🎭 False friends
- 4🙏 Being polite
- 5✍️ New shapes
- 6🤝 What’s your name?
- 7✋ Numbers 1–5
- 8🪆 Uniquely Russian
- 9👪 Family
- 10🔟 Numbers 6–10
- 11〰️ Hard & soft signs
- 12☕ At the café
- 13📖 Read & listen: people & café
- 14🏙️ Around town
- 15🕒 Time
- 16🎨 Colours
- 17❓ Questions
- 18💯 Bigger numbers
… and 17 more units.
Your first words
👋 Greetings & basics
| Word | Say it like | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| приве́т | pree-VYET | hi |
| здра́вствуйте | ZDRAST-vooy-tye | hello (formal) The first в is silent. |
| пока́ | pa-KA | bye |
| до свида́ния | da svee-DA-nee-ya | goodbye |
| спаси́бо | spa-SEE-ba | thank you |
| пожа́луйста | pa-ZHA-loo-sta | please / you're welcome In fast speech it often sounds like "pa-ZHAL-sta". |
🔢 Numbers 1-10
| Word | Say it like | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| оди́н | a-DEEN | one |
| два | dva | two |
| три | tree | three |
| четы́ре | chee-TIH-rye | four |
| пять | pyat' | five |
| шесть | shest' | six |
Questions
Is Klataza free?
Yes. All lessons, games and worksheets are free. There are no ads and no subscription.
Do I need an account?
No, you can start right away. Your progress stays on your device. With an account you can continue on other devices and play with friends.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes, in the browser on phones, tablets and computers. You can also add Klataza to your home screen like an app.
How long does it take to learn the Russian alphabet?
The 33 letters are spread over five short lessons. With about 10 minutes a day, many learners can read every letter after one or two weeks.
What are the accent marks on Russian words?
Russian stress is free and hard to predict, so Klataza marks it (ма́ма). Native texts don’t show it, but it helps you pronounce words right from the start.
Ready for your first lesson?
No account needed – you’re learning in a minute.