Russian — Textbook & Study Material

Download the official textbook for Russian and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.

Official textbook download

Russian — official textbook — Free download from the official source.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Cyrillic Alphabet and Pronunciation
Chapter 2: Basic Greetings and Self-Introduction
Chapter 3: Numbers and Everyday Expressions
Chapter 4: Nouns: Gender, Number, and Declension
Chapter 5: Verbs: Conjugation in Present Tense and Aspect
Chapter 6: Reading Comprehension and Short Texts

Frequently asked questions

Is the Russian textbook available for free?

Yes — the book linked above is a free download. We link to the source rather than re-hosting it, so you always get the current edition. Check the edition against the syllabus for your exam year.

Is the Russian textbook enough to score well, or do I need extra notes?

The official textbook is the core — most exam questions are set directly from it, so read it thoroughly first. Add concise notes and solved past papers for revision and exam practice rather than switching to unofficial books.

How should I study the Russian textbook chapter by chapter?

Cover the high-weightage chapters first (use the exam pattern as a guide), make a one-page summary per chapter, and immediately solve a few past-paper questions on it. Active recall beats passive re-reading.