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In Russian, seven consonants block the use of ы: these are г, к, х (velar sounds) and ж, ш, щ, ч (sibilants).

This rule affects word endings constantly.

• When forming plurals after these seven letters, use -и: книга → книги.
• Adjective endings shift from -ый to -ий after these consonants: тихий, not тыхый.
• The pronunciation stays the same after ж, ш, щ, ч, but spelling always uses и.

Master this rule first, and plurals and adjective endings become predictable.

A private Russian lesson in Eastleigh averages £30/h.

This rate varies depending on several factors:

• Student level: complete beginners or advanced conversation practice affect pricing.
• Teacher credentials: native Russian speakers and qualified linguists often charge more.
• Lesson length and frequency: weekly sessions or intensive courses offer different value.
• Delivery method: video calls tend to cost less than in-person sessions.

Many tutors offer discounts for booking multiple lessons, which reduces the hourly cost.

Russian uses 33 characters split into three groups: 21 consonant letters, 10 vowels, and 2 modifier signs.

Here's how the alphabet breaks down:

• Consonants (21): many resemble English letters (м, т, к) while others are unique (ж, ш, щ, ц).
• Vowels (10): five hard (а, у, о, ы, э) and five soft (я, ю, ё, и, е), which palatalise the preceding consonant.
• 2 signs: ь (soft sign) and ъ (hard sign) produce no sound alone but modify pronunciation.

Watch out for false friends: Russian Р sounds like English "r", not "p"; Russian С sounds like "s", not "c".

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