Course detail

Russian for Beginners 2

FAST-VYR002Acad. year: 2026/2027

Topics: leisure time and hobbies; daily routine and time; occupations; education; holidays and vacations.

Grammar: verb conjugation; verb forms; reflexive verbs; declension of singular nouns; dates; the past tense; conditional sentences.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Mgr. Lucie Strnadová

Department

Institute of Social Sciences (SPV)

Entry knowledge

A knowledge of the Russian Cyrillic alphabet, basic vocabulary, and grammar is assumed, particularly numbers, conjugation of basic verbs, personal and possessive pronouns, the construction у меня есть, and nouns following the numbers 2, 3, and 4.

Students are also expected to be familiar with the following topics: introducing yourself; greetings; forms of address; countries, nationalities, and languages; birthdays; and family.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

The scope of supervised instruction and the method of its implementation are defined by an annually updated directive issued by the course guarantor. 

Aims

The aim of the course is to provide students with a foundation in Russian, including the written and spoken Cyrillic alphabet, basic vocabulary, and grammar. The course also develops the skills required to read, translate, and produce simple texts in Russian.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Studijní materiály zpracované garantem kurzu a zpřístupněné v kurzu VYR002 v systému Moodle. (RU)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPC-VP Bachelor's 1 year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Lucie Strnadová

Syllabus

  1. Introduction: Revision of the basics
  2. Lesson 1: Leisure time – films, music, musical instruments; first conjugation
  3. Lesson 2: Leisure time – sport; second conjugation; the reflexive verbs заниматься and кататься
  4. Lesson 3: Expressing time; parts of the day
  5. Lesson 4: Daily routine – describing everyday activities; verbs in the first and second person singular
  6. Lesson 5: Occupations – names of professions; the instrumental case with the verb работать
  7. Lesson 6: Occupations – workplaces; choosing a career; constructions with the verbs интересовать and нравиться
  8. Lesson 7: Education – types of schools; the verbs заниматься, учить, and учиться
  9. Lesson 8: Classes; dates; the past tense
  10. Lesson 9: University studies; declension of singular nouns
  11. Lesson 10: Holidays and vacations – describing activities; names of countries in the nominative and locative cases
  12. Lesson 11: Tourism and leisure activities; the verbs идти and ехать; conditional sentences with если
  13. Revision and course summary