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Russian and Ukrainian weddings are an amazing experience. I should know. I experienced my own Ukrainian wedding as the groom just a few years ago. If you've never been a part of one, I'd like to share some of the highlights with you here.

First, it should be noted that we got married a few months earlier, in an official ceremony in a government building known as ZAGS. It's a very brief “ceremony”, and it was actually just myself, Dasha and her father (as the witness) along with the government official. That part of the process was all about making it official and legal. In this photo, we're signing one of (the many) official documents.

PowerPhrases are a type of mnemonic that will help you instantly recall the Russian words you’ve learned. All language learning experts recommend using mnemonics as a key strategy when learning a new language, and they were essential in helping me recall thousands of Russian words. I’ve developed something I call a PowerPhrase which helps you remember the meaning and the pronunciation of new words. You should definitely be using them in your own studies. Check it out below: If you are just getting started with Russian check out my free audio course. Even if you have experience, please start with ... Read More »

You learned just about every English word you know in context, and you should be learning all new Russian words in the same way. Trying to learn new Russian words through rote memorization is absolute worst approach possible. Watch to learn the #1 way to learn Russian fast! If you are just getting started with Russian check out my free audio course. Even if you have experience, please start with Episode 1 as everything you’ll be learning is cumulative. Check it out here: –> Free Russian audio course? Heck ya! For more technique videos like the one you just watched ... Read More »

Using Super Literal Translation is essential when learning Russian! “S.L.T. makes your learning more efficient, increases what you can do with your vocabulary, and gets you thinking in Russian. Watch the video below to learn more about this essential language learning technique. If you are just getting started with Russian check out my free audio course. Even if you have experience, please start with Episode 1 as everything you’ll be learning is cumulative. Check it out here: –> Free Russian audio course? Heck ya! Four, more technique videos like the one you just watched for Learning Russian Fast, check out ... Read More »

I get asked this question a lot: “Mark, What’s the best way to learn Russian grammar?” The answer is simple. You should be learning the patterns behind all Russian grammar. Period. Do that and you’ll be light-years ahead of everybody who still struggles with it. Watch this video to see how it works. If you are just getting started with Russian check out my free audio course. Even if you have experience, please start with Episode 1 as everything you’ll be learning is cumulative. Check it out here: –> Free Russian audio course? Heck ya! For more technique videos like ... Read More »