1. Video/Podcast Resources
Business Russian for Beginners by RussianPod101
Focus: Lessons tailored for beginners entering the business world, covering formalities and professional interactions.
Type: Podcast series.
Cost: Free (with optional paid features).
Website: Business Russian for Beginners
Easy Russian Podcast
Focus: Conversations on various topics, including aspects of Russian culture and language, which can be beneficial for business context understanding.
Type: Podcast.
Cost: Free.
Website: Easy Russian Podcast
Russian Progress
Focus: Podcasts and videos on various topics, including professional Russian.
Type: Video & podcast.
Cost: Free (some paid materials available).
Website: Russian Progress
LingQ Russian Podcast
Focus: Intermediate/advanced topics, some business content.
Type: Audio podcast.
Cost: Paid subscription for transcripts and tools.
Website: LingQ Russian Podcast
2. Online Courses
Learn Russian by Udemy
Focus: Business and formal Russian lessons.
Type: Self-paced course.
Cost: Paid (discounts often available).
Website: Udemy Russian Courses
Business Russian Course by Skyford
Focus: Tailored for foreigners aiming to master Russian for business communication. Lessons include vocabulary and professional etiquette, conducted online via Skype and Zoom.
Type: Online course.
Cost: Paid.
Website: Skyford Business Russian Course
Intensive Online Business Russian Course by Business Russian IC
Focus: Immersive course with real-life business vocabulary and practical tasks. Developed by language and business specialists.
Type: Online course.
Cost: Paid.
Website: Business Russian IC
Business Russian Language Course for Employees by goFLUENT
Focus: Designed for employees to learn Russian as a business language, including meetings, presentations, and negotiations.
Type: Online course with eLearning resources.
Cost: Paid.
Website: goFLUENT Business Russian Course
3. Apps/Websites
LingQ
Focus: Learn through interactive reading, vocabulary building, and audio lessons.
Type: App & website.
Cost: Paid.
Website: LingQ
Memrise
Focus: Vocabulary and phrases, including business-related topics.
Type: App & website.
Cost: Free (premium features paid).
Website: Memrise
4. Books and Text-Based Resources
Russian For Business A2/B1/B2, Textbook
Focus: Designed for pre-intermediate, intermediate, upper-intermediate learners, these textbooks provide essential vocabulary and communication skills needed for business interactions.
Levels: A2 (Pre-intermediate), B1 (Intermediate), B2 (Upper-intermediate).
Cost: Paid.
Website: Russian For Business
Business Russian: Textbook for Advanced Learners
Focus: Tailored for advanced learners, this textbook provides in-depth coverage of business vocabulary, complex grammatical structures, and insights into the socio-economic landscape of modern Russia.
Level: B2+ (Advanced).
Cost: Paid.
Website: Business Russian for Advanced Learners
5. Interactive Learning Platforms
Italki
Focus: Connect with native-speaking tutors specializing in business Russian.
Type: One-on-one lessons.
Cost: Paid (varies by tutor).
Website: Italki
Preply
Focus: Business Russian classes tailored to specific needs.
Type: Online tutoring.
Cost: Paid (varies by tutor).
Website: Preply
Tandem
Focus: Language exchange with native speakers.
Type: App.
Cost: Free (premium features paid).
Website: Tandem
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