Learn the Cyrillic alphabet first
Memorize basic pronunciation rules
Study high-frequency vocabulary
Learn essential grammar cases
Practice verb conjugations
Focus on common sentence patterns
Use spaced repetition for review
Listen to Russian daily
Read simple Russian texts
Write short sentences regularly
Speak with native speakers
Shadow audio recordings
Watch Russian media with subtitles
Learn phrases in context
Review consistently every day
Set clear language goals
Use a good Russian dictionary
Practice listening comprehension
Build vocabulary by topic
Study imperfective and perfective verbs
Learn common prepositions
Practice reading aloud
Take structured lessons
Keep a Russian journal
Test yourself often