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Learn the Cyrillic script step-by-step with clear pronunciation, examples, and expert guidance from Interactive Language Classes (ILC) in Delhi.
Learning a new language begins with its alphabet. If you’re starting Russian, the Cyrillic script is your foundation. This beginner-friendly guide breaks down all 33 Russian letters with simple pronunciations and real examples.
Whether you’re learning for travel, study, work, or curiosity, this guide will help you start confidently and naturally.
The Complete Russian Alphabet (Cyrillic)
| Letter | Pronunciation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| А а | a as in “father” | Аня (Anya) – grace |
| Б б | b as in “bed” | Борис (Boris) – fighter |
| В в | v as in “victory” | Вася (Vasya) – crown |
| Г г | g as in “go” | Галя (Galya) – calm |
| Д д | d as in “dog” | Даша (Dasha) – gift |
| Е е | ye as in “yes” | Елена (Elena) – shining light |
| Ё ё | yo as in “yoga” | Ёлка (Yolka) – Christmas tree |
| Ж ж | zh as in “measure” | Женя (Zhenya) – God is gracious |
| З з | z as in “zoo” | Зоя (Zoya) – life |
| И и | ee as in “meet” | Иван (Ivan) – God is gracious |
| Й й | y as in “boy” | Йога (Yoga) – yoga |
| К к | k as in “kite” | Катя (Katya) – pure |
| Л л | l as in “love” | Лена (Lena) – shining light |
| М м | m as in “mother” | Маша (Masha) – bitter |
| Н н | n as in “no” | Наташа (Natasha) – birthday |
| О о | o as in “go” | Оля (Olya) – holy |
| П п | p as in “pet” | Паша (Pasha) – small |
| Р р | rolled “r” | Рая (Raya) – paradise |
| С с | s as in “sun” | Соня (Sonya) – wisdom |
| Т т | t as in “top” | Таня (Tanya) – fairy |
| У у | oo as in “boot” | Ульяна (Ulyana) – descended from gods |
| Ф ф | f as in “fox” | Фёдор (Fyodor) – gift of God |
| Х х | kh, guttural h | Харитон (Khariton) – merciful |
| Ц ц | ts as in “bits” | Царь (Tsar) – emperor |
| Ч ч | ch as in “church” | Чая (Chaya) – tea |
| Ш ш | sh as in “shoe” | Шура (Shura) – protector |
| Щ щ | shch (soft) | Щука (Shchuka) – pike |
| Ъ ъ | hard sign | Объявление – announcement |
| Ы ы | hard “i” | Быть (Byt) – to be |
| Ь ь | soft sign | Мать (Mat’) – mother |
| Э э | e as in “pet” | Эдик (Edik) – wealthy guardian |
| Ю ю | yu as in “youth” | Юра (Yura) – farmer |
| Я я | ya as in “yard” | Яна (Yana) – God is gracious |
Why Learn the Russian Alphabet First?
- It builds the foundation for Russian reading, writing, and speaking.
- Helps you decode words even before learning vocabulary.
- Improves pronunciation and listening accuracy.
- Makes learning grammar and conversations easier.
For structured learning, explore our Russian A1 Beginner Course .
Tips for Mastering the Alphabet Quickly
- Learn 5–7 letters a day instead of all at once.
- Use real examples for memory retention.
- Practice writing daily to reinforce learning.
- Listen & repeat native pronunciation.
- Join a structured course for expert guidance.
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