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Russian lesson for beginners · Nov 24, 2025 · 10 min

Russian lesson #26

Mastering “To Go,” “To Run,” and Everything In Between In this episode, we dive into one of the most fascinating—and famously tricky—topics in Russian: verbs of movement. Whether you're walking, running, flying, or swimming, Russian has a verb for every direction and purpose. We break down the essential pairs like идти/ходить and ехать/ездить, explain the difference between unidirectional vs. multidirectional movement, and show you how these verbs help express habits, single actions, and intention. Through clear examples, easy practice phrases, and real-life scenarios, you’ll learn how to confidently talk about where you're going, how you're getting there, and how often you move around. Perfect for learners who want to boost their fluency and sound more natural in everyday conversations. 🎧 What you'll learn today: • The logic behind Russian motion verbs • Key verb pairs and how to use them • Common mistakes and how to avoid them • Practical examples you can start using right away Let’s get moving—literally!

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Mastering “To Go,” “To Run,” and Everything In Between


In this episode, we dive into one of the most fascinating—and famously tricky—topics in Russian: verbs of movement. Whether you're walking, running, flying, or swimming, Russian has a verb for every direction and purpose. We break down the essential pairs like идти/ходить and ехать/ездить, explain the difference between unidirectional vs. multidirectional movement, and show you how these verbs help express habits, single actions, and intention.


Through clear examples, easy practice phrases, and real-life scenarios, you’ll learn how to confidently talk about where you're going, how you're getting there, and how often you move around. Perfect for learners who want to boost their fluency and sound more natural in everyday conversations.


🎧 What you'll learn today:

• The logic behind Russian motion verbs

• Key verb pairs and how to use them

• Common mistakes and how to avoid them

• Practical examples you can start using right away


Let’s get moving—literally!

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