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A better way to teach Russian grammar

Russian Grammar Materials Designed for Adult Language Programs

Structured instructional materials that help adult learners understand Russian grammar as a coherent system—and apply it in meaningful communication.

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  • A1–A2+
Active Russian Grammar: Cases, Volume 1, A1–A2+
Volume 1 Cases · A1–A2+
A more systematic path from explanation to active use
Why Institutions Choose Active Russian Grammar
Universities and language programs need grammar materials that are rigorous enough for serious study, clear enough for independent review, and flexible enough to work across different course formats.
Active Russian Grammar helps instructors present Russian grammar as a coherent system rather than a sequence of isolated rules. Explanations, structured practice, and meaningful language use are connected throughout the learning process.
  • Systematic understanding
    Students see how grammatical forms relate to one another instead of memorizing disconnected endings and exceptions.
  • Earlier active use
    New structures are connected to meaningful communication from the beginning, helping learners move beyond recognition toward practical use.
  • Stronger retention
    A coherent sequence of explanation, practice, revision, and reuse helps learners recognize patterns and return to them with greater confidence.
  • More consistent instruction
    Clear explanations and structured practice support instructors across course sections, delivery formats, and different levels of teaching experience.
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Students do not need simpler grammar.
They need better explanations.
Active Russian Grammar respects both the complexity of Russian and the intelligence of the adult learner.
The Methodology

Why “Active”?

Traditional grammar teaching often separates explanation, controlled practice, and communication into different stages.

Active Russian Grammar connects them from the beginning. Learners understand how a structure works, practise it systematically, and begin applying it in meaningful contexts as part of the same learning sequence.

Grammar is not postponed until communication—and communication is not postponed until grammar is complete.

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Traditional sequence

  1. 01
    Rules Forms and explanations
  2. 02
    Controlled exercises Practice in isolation
  3. 03
    Communication later Application is postponed

Learners are expected to transfer grammar into communication only after the formal sequence is complete.

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Active Russian Grammar

Explanation, structured practice, and meaningful use reinforce one another throughout the learning process.

Why programs reconsider traditional materials
One Methodology. Multiple Formats.
Start with Print. Extend Digitally.
Printed Volume
  • structured explanations;
  • 60 grammar topics;
  • 5,000+ practice items;
  • tables, audio and keys;
  • classroom, homework and reference use.
InterActive Platform
  • automated feedback;
  • additional digital practice;
  • audio, video and tests;
  • progress support;
  • desktop and mobile access.
Digital FlipBook
  • the printed structure in a searchable format;
  • immediate institutional access;
  • convenient for online and hybrid instruction;
  • suitable for laptops and mobile devices.
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Built for institutional adoption
  • Designed for
    • universities and colleges;
    • government language programs;
    • military language education;
    • intensive adult programs;
    • semester-based courses;
    • continuing education.
  • Supports
    • classroom instruction;
    • blended learning;
    • homework and guided self-study;
    • grammar review;
    • faculty development;
    • integration with an existing curriculum.
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Flexible enough to complement an established program, structured enough to serve as its grammar backbone.
Adoption pathway
Review
Sample materials and inspection copy
Evaluate
Faculty presentation and curriculum discussion
Pilot
Selected sections, groups, or course levels
Scale
Printed and digital access as required
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Our Teaching Philosophy

Neither entertainment nor punishment.

Russian should be a serious, enjoyable intellectual adventure.

Adult learners do not need childish distractions to stay motivated. Nor should they struggle through unnecessarily confusing explanations.

They deserve instruction that respects both the complexity of Russian and the intelligence of the learner.

That belief shapes every page of Active Russian Grammar.
About the authors
Active Russian Grammar was developed by Stanislav and Alla Chernyshov, internationally recognized Russian-language educators and authors of the Poekhali! textbook series.

The materials draw on decades of classroom teaching, curriculum development, faculty training, and work with adult learners from more than 40 countries.

  • 30+ years in Russian language education;
  • authors of internationally used course materials;
  • experience with universities and institutional programs;
  • continuing work in teacher education and curriculum development.

Poekhali! Let’s Go! course books and workbooks
Available in the US Course books + workbooks

Poekhali! 1.1 and Poekhali! 1.2 are available in the United States as both course books and workbooks through Amazon.

Active Russian Grammar can be used alongside the series or integrated into another A1–A2+ curriculum, giving institutions flexibility to retain their existing course structure while strengthening systematic grammar instruction.

  • Levels 1.1 and 1.2
  • Course books
  • Workbooks
  • Amazon US
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