LibGuides: Russian Language, Literature, and Culture: Getting Started

Modern Languages Librarian

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UTSA Libraries -- Main Campus
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, Texas 78249

210-458-7572

Subjects: Anthropology, Criminal Justice, Geography, Government, Languages, Modern, Law, Mexican-American Studies, Newspapers, Ready Reference, Spanish

Transparent Language Online
Interactive language learning software. Includes vocabulary flash cards, pronunciation practice, activities/games, language and culture blogs, online social communities, video-based grammar lessons. Basic to intermediate level. More than 90 languages offered, including ESL.

Users MUST create an account when they first use this online tool - that is how it tracks your learning progress. Access is available on or off campus AFTER creating an account. For mobile access, in the Transparent Language menu click on “Get the App” for the most recent version, and use the login and password provided to activate the app once downloaded.

Learn a Language through BiblioTech Digital Library
Bexar County's Bibliotech Digital Library offers access to many online resources from your smart device, including Mango Languages, which provides instruction for more than 70 languages. You must be a Bexar County resident to register. If you are a UTSA student, faculty, or staff member you qualify.
Duolingo
Free language learning website. Available mobile app for your smart device.
Russian Webliography
This site from Duke University's Slavic and East European Resource Center provides a list of links for language learning, dictionaries, history and culture.
Gramota.ru
Extensive Russian language site in Russian.
Russian Language Lessons
Free Website.

Complete Russian by Daphne M. West
Call Number: PG2129.E5 W47 2010
Audio CDs
Speak Russian with Confidence by Rachel Farmer
Call Number: PG2129.E5 S664 2010
Audio CDs

Russian Alphabet with Sound and Handwriting
Information on both printed and cursive Russian alphabet.
Translit.ru
Write in Cyrillic.

Click on a title to check its availability at the UTSA Libraries.

Nexis Uni
Covers a wide variety of publications including major US and local newspapers, foreign language news, news transcripts and trade papers. Updated daily.
To limit to a specific language: Advanced Search > News > Language
> Available languages include: Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese, French, German, Dutch, Italian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic and many others.