Try to learn alphabet. Then it would be easier. Many Russian people know English. You can learn some words with friends. Good luck!

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You've wrote "ruddshch":) If want to understand language structure, I suggest learning to read. I think russian writing system is pretty easy to grasp:) I have recently discovered FSI language courses, they are very good and FREE and include Audio lessons. I've just checked russian course and I think "Russian Fast" will definitely teach you how to read;) Here's the link: http://fsi-language-courses.org/Content.php?page=Russian And after you master the script, get any beginner course that have dialogs, like ones from "Assimil" or "Teach yourself". Also, start listening to radio or watching movies as soon as You can. When I begin to learn a new language, children cartoons in that language do wonders for me. They have easy vocabulary, visuals all the time let you follow the main points if you don't get them through language. I like to start with Spongebob :D

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I think you should start with learning alphabet and learn pronunciation. Rules of pronunciation are the most important in learning every language.