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Learn Russian words, understand cases and verb forms, and hear the language in complete expressions. Find the right companion for your next stage of study.

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Declan Words

Prepared vocabulary topics

Build your Russian vocabulary with native-speaker recordings and focused exercises.

3,400words
105topics
  • Hear each word spoken by a native speaker
  • Practise meaning, word choice, spelling and listening
  • Work through a manageable learning list, then move on as you complete words

First 3 topics free in every language · Additional content via in-app purchases

Bootstrap Russian Grammar

A structured grammar course

Work through 200 Russian grammar topics, including cases, verb conjugation and sentence patterns, with clear explanations, native-speaker examples and exercises.

200grammar topics
  • Clear explanations and examples with English translations
  • Listen to examples recorded by native speakers
  • “Why?” explanations and spaced repetition to support your practice

First 10 topics free · One-time full-course purchase · No subscription

Phrases

Native-speaker expressions

Hear Russian in complete, everyday expressions. Use prepared phrases to connect individual words with context and rhythm.

  • Listen to Russian phrases recorded by native speakers
  • Browse useful phrases organised by topic
  • Review and practise phrases through exercises

Free download with in-app purchases · iPhone & iPad

LEXEphant

Your own vocabulary and phrases

Build a personal collection of Russian words and phrases from your own materials. Use AI tools to explore the text, then return to it for practice.

  • Type, paste, dictate or capture text with your camera
  • Use AI translation and word-by-word phrase analysis
  • Listen with AI-generated audio and review your collection

Free download · Subscriptions unlock full access

Prefer a book? Explore the Bootstrap Russian Grammar paperback and companion app.

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A way to get started

Turn vocabulary into understanding

Build your word knowledge with Declan Words, then explore cases, conjugations and sentence patterns in Bootstrap Russian Grammar. Phrases supplies ready-made expressions; LEXEphant lets you work with Russian from your own materials.

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Choose one topic

Pick a Russian vocabulary topic that connects with your current studies. Start with the free content in Words.

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Listen, then practise

Hear the native-speaker recordings before trying the exercises. Give unfamiliar words a little extra attention.

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Put it in context

Use the grammar course to explore sentence patterns, then listen to complete expressions in Phrases.

Before you begin

Learning Russian
Your questions

A few practical details to help you choose.

Which app helps with Russian cases?

Bootstrap Russian Grammar explains Russian cases within its 200-topic course. The first 10 topics are free; the complete course is available through a one-time purchase.

What can I try for free in Russian?

The first 3 topics in the Russian course in Declan Words are free. Bootstrap Russian Grammar also includes the first 10 topics free, with explanations, native-speaker audio and exercises.

Can I use these Russian apps on Android?

Declan Words is available on Android, iPhone and iPad. Bootstrap Russian Grammar is also available on both platforms. LEXEphant supports Android, iPhone and iPad. Phrases is available on iPhone and iPad.

Is the audio recorded or generated?

Declan Words, Bootstrap Grammar and Phrases use native-speaker recordings. LEXEphant uses AI-generated audio for the words and phrases you add.

Do I need to buy every app?

No. Choose the app that meets your current need. Each app is a separate download with its own purchases, so you can begin with one tool and add another if it is useful.