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The 7-letter rule is a core Russian spelling principle: after г, к, х, ж, ш, щ, and ч, you must write и instead of ы.

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.
• Even when и sounds like ы (after ж, ш, щ, ч), you still write и.

Learning this rule early helps you avoid common spelling mistakes in Russian.

A private Russian lesson in Hoyland averages £20/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.
• How often you meet: regular weekly lessons or intensive blocks affect cost per hour.
• Lesson format: online lessons, home visits, or meeting at the tutor's place.

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

The Russian alphabet contains 33 Cyrillic letters: 21 consonants, 10 vowels, and 2 special 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.
• Special markers (2): ь softens the preceding consonant, while ъ separates consonants from soft vowels.

Some letters look identical to Latin ones but sound different: Р is "r", С is "s", Н is "n".

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