Test your Russian Language: GRAMMAR
The Russian Alphabet is the first step in learning the Russian language. The Russian writing system uses the Cyrillic alphabet, which consists of 33 letters, including vowels, consonants, and two special signs. Some letters look similar to English letters but have different pronunciations, while others are unique to Russian. Learning the alphabet helps students develop reading, writing, and pronunciation skills essential for understanding Russian words and sentences. This section provides an introduction to all Russian letters, their sounds, transliterations, and practical examples to help beginners build a strong foundation for further study of Russian grammar and vocabulary.
| Russian Alphabet | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| А a | Б b | В v | Г hard g | Д d | Е e | Ё yo | Ж zh | З z |
| И i | Й y | К k | Л l | М m | Н n | О o | П p | Р r |
| С s | Т t | У u | Ф f | Х kh | Ц ts | Ч ch | Ш sh | Щ shch |
| Ъ hard sign | Ы y | Ь soft sign | Э e | Ю yu | Я ya | |||