Practice Russian with a Teacher from St. Petersburg
Stay connected to modern Russian language, culture, and people through weekly discussions, authentic content, and guided conversation.
$39.99/month • Cancel any time
Designed for intermediate, advanced, and heritage learners
✓ Small-group Zoom discussions (maximum 5 learners )
✓ Three live sessions each month
✓ Russian-only Telegram community
✓ Authentic stories, media, and conversations from modern Russia
$39.99/month • Cancel any time
Designed for intermediate, advanced, and heritage learners
✓ Small-group Zoom discussions (maximum 5 learners )
✓ Three live sessions each month
✓ Russian-only Telegram community
✓ Authentic stories, media, and conversations from modern Russia
Why METRO Practice?
Many learners already know Russian. What they need is a consistent way to use it, maintain it, and keep improving.
Stay Connected
Build confidence by discussing real-world topics with other learners and native speakers.
Use Russian Regularly
Keep Russian an active part of your life through weekly reading, listening, and discussion activities.
Explore Modern Russia
Discover current trends, everyday life, and diverse perspectives from across the Russian-speaking world.
Who Is METRO Practice For?
Whether you're building confidence, maintaining advanced skills, or reconnecting with your heritage language, METRO Practice helps you keep Russian active through regular practice and meaningful conversations.
- Intermediate LearnersYou've moved beyond the beginner level and want more opportunities to use Russian in real conversations.
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Advanced LearnersYou already communicate comfortably in Russian and may use it professionally. You want more confidence discussing everyday life, culture, and contemporary topics. -
Heritage LearnersYou understand or speak Russian with your family but want more confidence, a broader vocabulary, and regular exposure to a wider range of topics.
Meet Angelina Usacheva
More than a Russian teacher, Angelina helps learners stay connected to the language, culture, and people of Russia
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Radio host who regularly interviews guests from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds - Led the Russian Speaking Club at Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia
- 8+ years of teaching Russian as a foreign language in private and nonprofit educational settings
- B.A./M.A. in Russian as a Foreign Language/ Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia.
- Fluent in English, learning Italian, and experienced communicating across cultures
the missing piece
Many intermediate and advanced learners don't need more Russian instructions.
They need more opportunities to use Russian.
They need more opportunities to use Russian.
What Happens Every Week
All activities are conducted in Russian
Designed for intermediate and advanced learners
Designed for intermediate and advanced learners
Monday: Current Russia
Discussing current life, culture, and news from Russia through short articles, posts, and videos. (Telegram community)
Wednesday: Story & Discussion
Reading and discussing a short story. Practicing pronunciation and speaking through audio responses. (Telegram community)
Friday: Video & Culture
Watching and discussing short videos, documentaries, interviews, or films from Russia. (Telegram community)
Sunday: Live Conversation
Live 60-minute Zoom discussions in small groups (maximum 5 participants). Occasionally joined by guest speakers from Russia. Three Sundays each month.
Popular Topics in METRO Practice
Here are some of the topics and themes members explore throughout the year.
Food & Traditions
Regional dishes, celebrations, and everyday culture across Russia
Media & Everyday Life
Videos, interviews, podcasts, and discussions about contemporary Russia.
Travel & Regions
Cities, transportation, travel experiences, and life across Russia's diverse regions.
Seasons & Lifestyle
How life in Russia changes throughout the year: weather, routines, activities and sports
Culture & Society
Literature, film, music, art, history, and social trends.
Technology & Social Media
Social media, smartphones, apps, digital life, and technology trends.
A Window into Contemporary Russian Life
During our Sunday live conversations, meet guest speakers from different professions, regions, and backgrounds — and gain firsthand perspectives on contemporary life across Russia and the Russian-speaking world.
Regions & Every Day Life
Travelers, hospitality specialists, and residents from various Russian regions
Education
Teachers, professors, and educational professionals.
Technology & Innovations
IT specialists and technology professionals.
Business & Entrepreneurship
Business owners, managers, and industry professionals.
Media & Journalism
Journalists, broadcasters, podcasters, and media professionals.
Culture & Arts
Musicians, performers, artists, and cultural professionals.
Simple Monthly Membership
Everything you need to stay connected to contemporary Russian language, culture, and conversation throughout the week. Designed for Intermediate, Advanced, and Heritage learners
METRO Practice Membership
Less than the cost of a single private lesson.
$39.99/ month
Cancel anytime • 30-day money-back guarantee.
✓ Stay connected to contemporary Russian throughout the week
✓ Three live Sunday conversations in Zoom each month
✓ Weekly reading, listening, and discussion activities
✓ Russian-only Telegram community
✓ Guest speakers from across the Russian-speaking world
✓ Authentic content from contemporary Russia
✓ Small Groups (maximum 5 learners)
Join METRO Practice ✓ Stay connected to contemporary Russian throughout the week
✓ Three live Sunday conversations in Zoom each month
✓ Weekly reading, listening, and discussion activities
✓ Russian-only Telegram community
✓ Guest speakers from across the Russian-speaking world
✓ Authentic content from contemporary Russia
✓ Small Groups (maximum 5 learners)
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Join METRO Practice RISK-FREE
If it's not the right fit, simply email us at support@russianmobileacademy.com within your first 30 days and we'll refund your first month's membership.
No long-term commitments. Cancel anytime.
If it's not the right fit, simply email us at support@russianmobileacademy.com within your first 30 days and we'll refund your first month's membership.
No long-term commitments. Cancel anytime.
What Members Say About METRO Practice
Professionals, heritage speakers, and advanced learners from around the world
- Jonathan S.School Teacher, Texas, USA“"The opportunity to interact with native speakers on a variety of topics has increased my knowledge of Russian culture and improved my fluency. It's the best tool I've found to keep my Russian active."
- Erica J.Lawyer, Pennsylvania, USA“The speaking club with Angelina is a great way to put a lot of daily topics to use in real life speech. Angelina is a very intuitive teacher who can work with us as a group, tailoring a conversation to each person’s level of fluency. She chooses interesting topics for us to discuss, and the group is very friendly. I highly recommend this program to take your fluency to the next level!”
- Susi G.Librarian, Switzerland"I have been learning Russian for a long time, but have not made any more progress. Marina's course is exactly what I was looking for. Because the course is built brain-friendly, you learn very quickly. There is also a chat and a speaking club to reinforce what you have learnt. I highly recommend this course."
Frequently Asked Questions
METRO Practice is designed for Intermediate, Advanced, and Heritage learners.
You should be able to participate in simple conversations and understand connected spoken and written Russian.
If you're unsure, feel free to contact us before joining at Marina@RussianMobileAademy.com to schedule a complimentary Zoom call to assess your level. .
You should be able to participate in simple conversations and understand connected spoken and written Russian.
If you're unsure, feel free to contact us before joining at Marina@RussianMobileAademy.com to schedule a complimentary Zoom call to assess your level. .
Each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, you'll receive guided reading, listening, and discussion activities in our Russian-only Telegram community.
Three Sundays each month, you'll join live Zoom conversations in small groups of up to five learners, including guest speaker events.
Together, you'll explore contemporary Russian language, culture, and everyday life through authentic discussions and activities.
Three Sundays each month, you'll join live Zoom conversations in small groups of up to five learners, including guest speaker events.
Together, you'll explore contemporary Russian language, culture, and everyday life through authentic discussions and activities.
Your membership begins immediately. You'll receive an email with access to our Telegram community, where all weekly activities take place. You can start reading, listening, and participating in discussions right away.
You'll also see the schedule for the current month's Zoom conversations. Zoom links are posted two days before each session, and joining is as simple as clicking the link.
If you don't already use Telegram, we'll provide clear instructions to help you get started.
You'll also see the schedule for the current month's Zoom conversations. Zoom links are posted two days before each session, and joining is as simple as clicking the link.
If you don't already use Telegram, we'll provide clear instructions to help you get started.
Yes. The Telegram community, weekly activities, guest speaker events, and live discussions are conducted in Russian to help you build confidence and maintain regular exposure to the language.
When needed, brief grammar explanations and clarifications may be provided in Russian, English, or both to ensure you fully understand the material.
When needed, brief grammar explanations and clarifications may be provided in Russian, English, or both to ensure you fully understand the material.
Yes. METRO Practice is one of the essential parts of the METRO Club.
METRO Practice focuses on ongoing language practice and exposure to contemporary Russian life.
• Choose METRO Practice if your goals is to practice and maintain your Russian.
Russian METRO Club is a comprehensive learning program that includes everything in METRO Practice, plus structured lessons, podcasts, vocabulary development, exercises, and the full METRO methodology.
.• Choose Russian METRO Club if your goals is to systematically develop your Russian.
METRO Practice focuses on ongoing language practice and exposure to contemporary Russian life.
• Choose METRO Practice if your goals is to practice and maintain your Russian.
Russian METRO Club is a comprehensive learning program that includes everything in METRO Practice, plus structured lessons, podcasts, vocabulary development, exercises, and the full METRO methodology.
.• Choose Russian METRO Club if your goals is to systematically develop your Russian.
No. You may participate as often as your schedule allows.
Most sessions are not recorded. If you miss a session, we generally do not provide refunds or recordings.
However, on a case-by-case basis, if you let us know in advance and all participants agree, we may record a session and make the recording available for up to 7 days so you can review it and stay connected to the discussion.
Most sessions are not recorded. If you miss a session, we generally do not provide refunds or recordings.
However, on a case-by-case basis, if you let us know in advance and all participants agree, we may record a session and make the recording available for up to 7 days so you can review it and stay connected to the discussion.
We have members from different countries and time zones, and we do our best to accommodate everyone's schedules.
Most Zoom discussions are held on Sunday mornings (Eastern Time), which works well for most members. If that time doesn't work for you, we'll do our best to place you in a group that meets at a more convenient time.
Because discussions take place in small groups of 2–5 learners, any alternative time must also work for other members.
Most Zoom discussions are held on Sunday mornings (Eastern Time), which works well for most members. If that time doesn't work for you, we'll do our best to place you in a group that meets at a more convenient time.
Because discussions take place in small groups of 2–5 learners, any alternative time must also work for other members.
Yes. Membership is month-to-month. Your membership begins on the date you join and renews automatically every 30 days.
You may cancel at any time. There are no long-term contracts or commitments.
We also offer a 30-day money-back guarantee if METRO Practice is not the right fit for you.
After the first 30 days, membership fees are non-refundable.
You may cancel at any time. There are no long-term contracts or commitments.
We also offer a 30-day money-back guarantee if METRO Practice is not the right fit for you.
After the first 30 days, membership fees are non-refundable.
Keep Russian Part of Your Life
A few hours each week can help you stay connected to contemporary Russian, build confidence, and keep the language an active part of your life.
$39.99/month • Cancel anytime • 30-day money-back guarantee
$39.99/month • Cancel anytime • 30-day money-back guarantee